This morning, as the first light of dawn filtered through the trees, I paused to listen to the gentle chorus of birds. Their chirping, delicate yet vibrant, filled the air like a sacred melody. In that moment, I felt something profound—not just the beauty of nature, but a quiet assurance of God’s nearness.
There’s something miraculous in how these small creatures, seemingly unaware of their impact, embody an innate joy in their song. It’s as though they sing not out of obligation, but as an offering—an act of praise woven instinctively into their being. And in their music, I am reminded that God’s presence is not always in the grand and the loud; sometimes, it’s in the soft rustle of leaves or the morning serenade of a sparrow.
The birds’ unassuming song invites us to pause and reflect. How often do we rush through life, striving, worrying, and planning, forgetting that God’s love and grace are as close as the air we breathe? Perhaps these moments of stillness are God’s way of reminding us to trust, to rest, and to rejoice in His care.
So the next time you hear the birds, take a moment. Let their song remind you: you are not alone. God’s nearness is not just a profound truth; it’s a melody, a whisper, a promise carried on wings.
Minister A Francine Green
April 2025
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