Sipping my cup of water from my silver and black flask, I decided to put the blanket on the green grass near the lakes as I watched the ducks swimming and crows searching for food. However, the signage that says not allowed to feed them stops me to reflect upon it.
Arguing in my head, why would the Government not allow it? Well… it says there in their explanation, they want to keep the natural habitat of these little creatures. Once they become dependent on us, it breaks their natural food web cycle.
“I understand. Anyways, God will provide.” I thought.
That moment stops me. I was thinking if I was too dependent on my own strength. Did I trust my creator too as these birds trust in Him?
There and then, I remember Him. What a shame! I just remember Him everytime I need Him. During my blissful days, I couldn’t even thank Him in prayer. I wish I could be like these birds, ducks, and crows, which they don’t worry about their future. Look at me now, my worries gave me a feeling of emptiness inside.
There was a voice within that says, ” I am your Father and I am your God. Don’t worry I will provide.”
I just lied down and felt the head of the sun soaking in my skin. I thank God for this wonderful day and realization and I felt so blessedly when I see this beautiful creation as magical as this that filled the emptiness in my heart with joy after seeing the tear-drop silver in color and it was so beautiful picture to look at when you see the trees reflect on the stillness of its water. I am convinced I am living a heaven here on earth. It’s a paradise. 
After resting, I decided to survey around the rim of the lake to worship the Creator, talking to him and enjoying His company.
I went to Hannah and Apa who were enjoying the amenities of the play center. I could hear their laughter and scream.
“Looks like they are having fun,” I observed.
” Dad, I will go around and have a walk to explore around the ridges of the lake to see its view.”
He nodded.
I put my sleeping son on the pram, I started pushing around starting in the right direction of the ridge.
It was so quiet and I could hear the sweet songs of the birds and seeing few scavengers posing in the lakes which are called Australian white Ibis. I went nearer and had a closer look I noticed a Darter bird or snake bird because of the way that snakes out his head. I went slowly up close to get a picture.
When I reached the higher elevation to better see the lake view, I paused. I closed my eyes and said my prayers.
” Thank God for this wonderful creation. You are awesome God and because of this beautiful Lilydale lake, you showed to me that you truly here alive and You exist. I will never be alone in this foreign land.”
I noticed my face was wet with my own tears. I felt so relieved and at peace thanking Him for taking me to this place.
I noticed my face was wet with my own tears. I felt so relieved and at peace thanking Him for taking me to this place.
As I approach closer to finish around the circumference of the lake, my son woke up and I showed to him how magical the lake that looks like a paradise after a heaven-leaking light striking to its clear water.
He just said,” Wow mama!”
I know at his age, he understands what I mean.
The heaven-leaking light added a golden tint to the face of the lake and it was really a paradise.
When I reached back in the play center, I couldn’t see my daughter and my husband playing. But, when I turned my back, I saw him pushing the pram running after me with Hannah inside.
As he was catching his breath…
What happened? I asked.
“I am trying to catch you. I thought you went to the other side of the lake.” He replied.”
It’s okay.
We both were laughing.
As we went home and got in the car, I sighed and thought about the lesson I learned today. “God will always provide.“ If he takes care of this beautiful Lilydale lake and surrounding plants and the species around here, He also takes care of me more than them.
Today, he filled my heart with joy by simply showing that He is around. He quenched my thirst by drinking his flowing and fresh water as fresh from this lake.
Most of all, I will remember this day how it felt to be in His presence. He truly made my day so special.
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