This morning I was up just as the sun was starting to rise. I absolutely love this time of day. The red-orange streaks of light coming from the East were beautiful. As I stood in my backyard I was treated to a chorus from the many birds that live in the trees surrounding my house. The warblers, finches, cardinals, morning doves, blue jays and even the woodpecker treated to me a symphony of their own making. Standing there with the sunrise in the sky, the dew in the grass and listening to the birds was one of those moments that help balance a busy work day or soothe my own rough edges. Some might call it "a good thing" or even a "perfect moment." Whatever you call it, it was good!
There's a wonderful verse in the Bible, Psalm 84:3 that says, “Birds find nooks and crannies in your house, sparrows and swallows make nests there. They lay their eggs and raise their young, singing their songs in the place where we worship. God of the Angel Armies! King! God! How blessed they are to live and sing there!”
David was so right when he made this observation and, today, I was blessed by the beautiful music made by the birds who live in my yard. Sometimes I get so busy and so caught up in the mundane parts of my life that I forget the simple blessings that God has given me. Little reminders, even if it comes from a tiny little finch who is singing its heart out, are everywhere and give us an opportunity to worshop God and all the blessings and opportunities He has given us.
My hope for you today is that you hear a bird sing and are reminded of God's goodness. When you do, stop and take a few moments to thank Him for our feathered friends and their wonderful songs of praise.
That reminds me ... I've got to go fill the bird feeders! See ya!
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