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| Red birds galore! |
Over the course of my Christmas gifts this year, I have received an influx of red birds to array my flat with. Bless my flat mate, Kristin, because it’s beginning to look like a red bird sanctuary in our living room.
What’s with my red bird fascination? I’m so glad you asked- I am dedicating this blog post to answer just that.
The story how I came to adore red birds, doesn’t actually with my story, but one of my dear friends, Jane. Her story so captivated me, that is has become my story too- for the main reason that it is wrapped up in HIS story- revealing to me His goodness, faithfulness, and intimacy…isn’t that how all of our journeys to recognizing and embracing His love end of being? One of overwhelmed by His grace, humbled by His mercy and lavished with love…but I am getting ahead of myself…
In 2008 my friend, Jane, was experiencing a rather difficult season in her life. One day she was sitting outside on a bench in the beautiful East Texas piney woods, casting her burdens on Jesus because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Through tears she asked the Father, “Do you even see me- my situation, my hopes and fears?” And without skipping a beat, a red cardinal flew on the bench and instantly Jane, in her spirit, knew this red bird was a love message and a gift from above, coming down from the Father of lights (James 1:17). It was a message that He is in fact our El Roi, "the God who sees me” is always there and “a very present help in time of trouble” (Psalm 46:1), first found in Genesis 16:11. From that time forward, any time Jane saw a red bird; it was a vivid reminder that she serves a God that sees her.
I was so moved by that story, that I made it my own and became a raving fan of red birds ever since. Without fail on my way to work, when I lived in Tyler, Texas, I would see red birds as I was mentally preparing my mind for the work-day. Red birds are so bright and colourful that you can’t help but seeing them as you drive down the road. It is my love note from God. God is with us to confront, comfort, protect and deliver. It’s just another way that that points me to my All-Sufficiency (1 Cor. 9:8).
So, now that I speak of my red birds, people have, as of late, lavished me with red bird décor. I get pictures of red birds from red birds in snow, to coffee mugs and cups. These friends see the significance how a little red bird can make my heart sing and rejoice anew to the God I serve.
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| Added happiness to any cup of coffee or tea! |
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| Share the season...with red birds! :) |
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| Hey there little guy! |
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| Catch miss seeing these birds in a winter wonderland! |
Write your blessed Name, O Lord, upon my heart,
there to remain so indelibly engraved,
that no prosperity, no adversity shall ever move me from your love.
Be to me a strong tower of defense, a comforter in tribulation,
a deliverer in distress, a very present help in trouble,
and a guide to heaven through the many temptations and dangers of this life.
Thomas á Kempis
1380-1471
1 comments:
I love the way He loves you through red birds, and the way you love Him back by sharing this joy :) Truly the earth is full of His goodness - we just have to look to see it! :)
(yellow leaves and butterflies, but you already knew that ;))
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