Meet Ayla W: Our Newest Writer and the Heart Behind Our Shetland Pony Devotional

We’re delighted to welcome Ayla W of @thewilldernessfamily as our newest writer at Morning Flora Devotionals!

Ayla is a homeschooling mom raising three children alongside her husband in an RV in western Canada. She believes her children are her biggest mission field and that a firm foundation in faith and family is one of the greatest gifts she can give them. Through @thewilldernessfamily on Instagram and Facebook, she shares their adventures and encourages parents to live an intentional, faith-filled life.

We’re thankful to welcome her voice with “Strength in a Small Package,” our Shetland Pony devotional in the God’s Animal Friends collection.

Small but Mighty

Through the sturdy little Shetland pony, Ayla introduces children to an encouraging truth: you are never too small for God to use you.

Families will discover how God designed these ponies with strong bodies, tough hooves, and thick coats suited to life on Scotland’s rugged Shetland Islands. Learning about their work helping island families opens the door to conversations about our own strength—and where it comes from.

The devotional centers on Philippians 4:13, inviting families to explore Paul’s words in context. Children are reminded that this verse does not promise we can do anything we want. Instead, it points us toward depending on Christ for strength in the circumstances we face.

Scripture, Science, and Discovery

This devotional brings Bible learning together with animal science and geography, including:

• A devotional reflection and closing prayer.

• Facts about Shetland ponies, Scotland, and the Shetland Islands.

• Coloring pages and Scripture copywork in manuscript and cursive.

• Questions about animals, geography, and biblical application, with an answer guide.

• Opportunities to discuss moments when children feel too young, too small, or too afraid—and how they can turn to Christ.

Families can read together or listen to Ayla narrate, making it a flexible addition to your homeschool day or family devotional time.

Help Us Welcome Ayla!

We’re grateful to share this resource with your family and to welcome Ayla into the work of pointing children toward Jesus through His creation.

Explore our Shetland Pony devotional, and visit @thewilldernessfamily to say hello!

Our prayer is that your children come away remembering they can depend on Christ, even when they feel small.