... A New Creation....the old has gone, the NEW has come!!! 2 Corinthians 5:17
As I walked outside this morning, after a beautiful time of prayer, I heard my most favorite bird, the Black-Capped Chickadee. Within my soul I felt the Lord saying “See, my daughter, spring is here, and, I love you”!
Last spring my children and I heard a bird beautifully singing over and over. We decided it sounded like the bird was singing “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus”. That bird became such a part of our day, that we got a CD out of the library to help us distinguish bird calls and find which bird had become our dear friend. You can imagine the humor when we discoverd that distinct call to be the spring mating call of the male Black-Capped Chickadee!!
From that one bird last spring my family has become some of “those bird-watching people”. We have 3 different feeders in our yard, a “Birds of Ohio” book within easy reach, and, I have a pair of binoculars set right by the window ~ And yes, I have warned the neighbors that, no, I am not a Peeping Tom. This one precious bird song has become such a part of our family. I even have a stuffed Chickadee on my window sill that actually plays the “Jesus” call if you push the button.
As I heard another male singing this morning I was reminded that Spring is on it’s way, and, my precious Lord is renewing His creation, as well as my life. I start this spring in a new city, and at a new stage of my life. Yet, He still sends His bird to remind me that He is there, in the trees, in my home, and, in my heart. We only need to seek Him!
(**Excerpt from the next SBB Inspirations Newsletter ~ sign up for the next issue to be released this week)
ADDING SOME SPRING TO YOUR ALBUMS ~
Be sure to take pictures and write down your favorite or special signs of Spring. Keep the camera ready to shoot as the tulip buds begin to come forth, the birds return, baseball practice starts, or that special bush blooms so beautifully.
Make a page a "I Know Spring is Here When....."
Have you children or grandchildren make a 'sign of spring' picture and insert it in your album or use it as background paper for pictures
He has made everything BEAUTIFUL in His time... Ecclesiastes 3:11
Creation and creatures applaud you, GOD... Psalm 145:10
...See how the lillies of the field grow... Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. Matthew 6:28-29
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