Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Nature Reflections


Given that we are just days away from spring, I decided I had better hurry and share some thoughts I had on a day that it snowed in January. For us North Carolinians, we had a big snow! A few inches, but it's all relative! One of my favorite things about that day was watching the birds right outside my kitchen window. I like snow from inside the house. :) I sat at the kitchen table and just took in the wonder of birds. While I sat and watched, I asked Nelson to snap a picture of Mr. Cardinal. He or his twin keep coming to the feeder that we have attached to our deck railing. I then asked Nelson to scatter some extra bird seeds on the railing and the ground near the deck. Of course he did. It comes on handy that his love language is acts of service. I watched with renewed vigor, as more birds came. I was struck by the way they were drawn to the "gift" that Nelson had scattered for them. That's when I had my AH HA moment. I wondered how many times the Father scatters gifts in my path and I am too busy to stop and notice. You know, He is like that. He is the giver of good and perfect gifts. I just need to be still, listen and enjoy Him. He loves you and me so much. Join me on the search for all that God has to offer. Eleven years ago He scattered an amazing gift in my path. I will tell you all about her tomorrow.
Oh taste and see that the Lord is good!
~Vickie~