I Feel Like A Salmon

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I Feel Like A Salmon

April 21, 2021 by Women of Grace USA

~ Written by Tabby McMonagle

Have you have ever seen salmon during spawning season? Thousands of salmon struggle against the current to reach their destination of calm pools where they can lay their eggs. In their pursuit of survival they end up fighting against their own kind.

This past year I have felt like a salmon. First it was masks or no masks, then it was this president or that president, and now it is vaccine or no vaccine. I always admired salmon for their strength and determination, but I never wanted to be one.

I am not alone in all the mixed feelings and thoughts swirling around from the impact of the last year. People talk about a new normal, but aren’t we all reaching for the old one? Although we may get back to our daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly trips, will relationships will get back to the old normal?

I want to be human again. I want to have a simple conversation without conflicting opinions on this or that. I want to talk about what is important like how are you, and how are you managing it? Because that is the real matter at hand.

The last year has unveiled diversity of thought. I find it hard to rest easy re-emerging into friendships because we are no longer focused on common ground. I don’t want to be so shallow as to cut off relationships of those who think differently than myself. I love my people with an undying passion.

The truth is we are called to be like salmon. We are called to go against the flow of this world. We are not; however, called to fight amongst ourselves.

Lord, help us keep our eyes on you through the strong currents.

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on April 23, 2021 at 1:43 pm | Reply Fran A McMonagle

Yes, even amongst our own families we feel like a Salmon. I yearn to be free of the fear of opening up my mouth and letting my truth come out! I pray for tolerance! I pray for love of all and for all. I pray for peace in our hearts for all people. I just saw a sign in front of a church, “Love everyone; no exceptions!”
on April 21, 2021 at 12:28 pm | Reply loisshirksbooksgmailcom

Tammy, this is such a great illustration of the struggles of the last year. Thank you! I’m becoming more and more convinced that God’s people need to focus on pursuing the unity found in Jesus Christ (see John 17) and remember we are not enemies even if we have different opinions in many areas. What really matters is advancing Jesus Christ and His Kingdom.
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