“All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful–
the Lord God made them all.
“Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings…”
Among the various birds that frequent the trees and bushes around our house is the song sparrow. Not only is the song of this bird very pleasant to hear. It’s also a joy to watch this bird sing. In fact, it’s an inspiration.
This little bird will perch itself on the top of a bush, throw its head back, and sing. And sing! It might be a small bird, but it has a lot of volume and a distinct, cheerful song.
I said that it is a joy to watch this bird. Whenever I see it and hear it, I have the sense that this bird sings with pleasure. It sings often. Its always sings at full volume.
This song sparrow is also an inspiration. It reminds me of the little and big blessings in my life. It reminds me to sing and express thanks to my Creator, who is also my Father.
How do you express your joy and thanks to God? Is it a silent prayer? Is it a prayer spoken out loud? Is it a song in your heart? Is it a song on your lips?
We can express our joy and thanks as individuals. What a blessing to have opportunity to join with others each Sunday to sing our praise to God.