Always be joyful; pray continually; give thanks whatever happens; for this is what God wills for you in Christ Jesus.
The winter birds are helping me live out 1 Thessalonians 5:16 during this wet and dreary weather we're having.
Birds have a special place in my heart and in my life. Almost every time I can recall that I've been very sick or dealing with significant issues in my life, God has sent me birds. He has spoken to me through their gentle ways. Through their complete and utter dependence on Him.
As you can see, this winter has been crispy cold. Seeing the birds all fluffed up is amusing. Knowing that He has uniquely equipped them to deal with the cold reminds me that He has provided for me as well.
The Cardinals and the House Finches may be part of my regular backyard visitors but I will never take them for granted. I never tire watching them and delight in trying to capture their beauty.
This week we had some special visitors to the yard!
The Cedar Waxwings come through only once or twice a year looking for berries. They are always a challenge to capture! This year a flock of about thirty flew through. We don't really have any good berry trees or bushes - we need to plant some! They often stop in the Tallow and Cedar trees briefly before moving on.
These were the only two pictures I managed to capture this time around!
There is one other bird that always brings me joy. Although I'm almost guaranteed never to see one in the wild!
I'm working on this cross-stitch pattern as part of a triptych for our new grandson's nursery.
I'll leave you with a few lessons I'm learning as I stitch . . .
Lessons from a Penguin
☆Mate for Life (Matt 19:6)
☆Always dress well (Col 3:12)
☆Always wear your happy feet (1 Thess 5:16)
☆Sing to each other (Eph 5:19)
☆Never forget your loved ones (Ex 20:12)
☆Stick close together (Ecc 4:9)
What are you seeing through your lens this week?
Have a wonder-filled week, my friends!
