How 'Bout Those Birds?

I think it will be pretty obvious as you look at these pictures that our family likes birds. As I walked around the house, I noticed there was a plethora of birds perching in one place or another--in the downstairs living room, the upstairs living room, bathrooms, kitchen--everywhere I turned there were birds. Even outside on a perch in the tree by the porch (note the above picture.) The love of birds didn't just start with me.

My mother loved birds.
Here is some of her artwork. She started painting when she was in her 70s.

I love birds.
Here is some of my artwork.

And this is my 9 year old granddaughter's masterpiece.

Birds love us, too.

Here are a few of their nesting places
The chickadees like this one.

The Carolina wrens love to hide their babies in here!

Every year for many years the sparrows have nested in this one.

A few places we harbor birds
Atop our stereo cabinet.

On the piano.

On a bookshelf in the living room.

In my bathroom.

In my hallway.

On a cabinet in the upstairs living area.

God loves birds, too.

The indication of His pleasure at Jesus' baptism was a dove. A dove was also an indication to Noah that all was okay for him and his family to descend from the ark. He encouraged us to look at the birds of the air and to see how He takes care of them, showing us that He will care for us, also. He said, "It was good" when He created the birds of the air and other flying creatures. He said in Isaiah 40:31, "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." When I feel like a helpless little bird, I can remember with joy that the Lord of Hosts loves and cares for me. When I get impatient and want everything right now, when I feel like I can't do anything else, or when I just plain don't want to do anything, I can lean on the promise of God in Isaiah and keep on trucking! I pray that you are encouraged. Have a blessed day!

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