A lesson from the sparrows....

Getting up is a lot easier today. Lael sleeps in while I am determined to start my day right. I remember the email Carla sent me a long time ago and today I am reading it as part of my devotional.


Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise [again]; Though I dwell in darkness, the Lord is a light for me.
Micah 7:8


I smile. As always my God is on time. He receives me as He has done before.


Romans 14:4 And he shall stand and be upheld, for the Master (the Lord) is mighty to support him and make him stand.


He is mighty to make us stand.


As I pray I know He hears me. This will be a good day. I can tell....


As I sit outside I watch the little bird family living under our roof. Mama bird is teaching her birdlings to fly. I remember: But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired.

I take a deep breath and take the Lord by His Word. Here is a picture of our little baby bird. This is the bird we have heard for a long time calling for food to their mama.

Matthew 10:29
Are not two little sparrows sold for a penny? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave (consent) and notice.
Fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows.Luke 12:6
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And [yet] not one of them is forgotten or uncared for in the presence of God.
But [even] the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be struck with fear or seized with alarm; you are of greater worth than many [flocks] of sparrows.

The kids are having ice cream with Oma, enjoying the sun and the pool. Lael and I are swinging together.


 PSALM 112:4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright...

As my mother leaves tonight, I am at peace. I pray for you. For peace and strength. For protection and wisdom. Choose your fights wisely. And learn from the sparrow like I did today. God is faithful. I nurse Lael to sleep and am blessed enough to get to speak to you online for a couple of minutes. I hope I spend the few minutes wisely I have with you. As I lay myself down tonight I know that though being apart from you is tough, we will only grow closer. All for the faithful God we serve....