More from Melissa Levi

It has been some time since I wrote the devotion about my missing hen, Haley, and the surprise of her five little chicks tucked safely beneath her wings. Since then, those chicks have grown, changed, and found their own rhythms, as all living things do. And so have I.

Life in the months since that devotion was written has brought its own mix of unexpected moments—some joys, some challenges, and a few situations where I wasn’t entirely sure what God was doing or how things would turn out. Isn’t that how life tends to be? We take a few steps forward, feel the winds shift, and suddenly realize how exposed we feel.

What has continued to stay with me, though, is the image of those little chicks running under Haley’s wings whenever something startled them. Even as they grew braver and wandered farther, they never stopped seeking her covering. And she never stopped offering it.

I think that’s what I’ve been learning anew: Spiritual growth doesn’t mean we stop needing God’s shelter — only that we learn to return to it more quickly.

As those chicks grew, they never outgrew their mother’s protection. Just like them we, never outgrow God’s love, refuge, or willingness to cover us with peace. There have been moments this past year when fear whispered loudly, or worry crept in quietly—times when weariness made everything feel heavier than it should. But each time God reminded me that his wings had not moved. God’s invitation had not changed.

In Psalm 91, we’re told that God’s faithfulness is our shield—not our own strength, resilience, or ability to keep everything in order. God’s faithfulness. And that truth has carried me through more days than I can count.

Maybe you are walking through a season that feels uncertain or overwhelming. Maybe you’re venturing into something new, dealing with something difficult, or trying to rest in a place that doesn’t feel peaceful yet. Wherever you are, remember this: You have a place under God’s wing—a place of refuge, comfort, and steady love. It is still open; it is still offered; it is still enough.

Let’s keep choosing day by day to run back to the One whose care never fails us.

Hugs in Christ, 
Melissa Levi

Melissa R. Levi is a mother and grandmother who is passionate about sharing God’s love and offering encouragement through her writing. She seeks to reflect God’s faithfulness in the ordinary moments of life and hopes her words help readers find comfort, strength, and renewed trust in God’s presence.