
My habit of late is to sit on the steps of the deck as the sun is rising and watch the hummingbirds. Oh yeah, and in the afternoon, I watch them too...
Of course the hummingbirds are swarming around, playing... games of 'tag' and 'chase', chattering to each other...and then I realized....
When I was first aware of the hummingbirds, I could only see them at the feeder, or if they stopped to hover RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE. Then I began to recognize their joyful chattering. When I heard their song, I stopped whatever I was doing, and began to search for them.
Today, I noticed, not only could I see them at the feeder, but could follow their winding flight patterns as they departed the feeder, landing in the trees - and from the trees back to the feeder. Sometimes, I catch a glimpse of them as they are speeding by in mid-air.
Then it hit me: this has been my path with God as well.... Initially, I recognized God's presence only when He was RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE. As I began to recognize His voice, I began to search for Him and noticed His more subtle activity in my life. When I allow myself to be still; to sit and listen for His voice, I catch a glimpse of His presence. Day after day, as sure as the sun rises and the hummingbirds visit my feeder, He is there.
The other thing I love about God and hummingbirds: both fill me with the most unbelievable joy... simple, pure, peaceful joy...
2 comments:
Good blog...I actually needed that reminder today! Glad I found your blog, too! I hope to start one soon but i'll be goofy family stuff i'm sure
Yay! You're blogging. :-)
I must have about 7 or 8 hummingbird feeders, but not a lot of activity. :-(
We were up at our family cabin in the Adirondacks last weekend, and there was a TON of hummingbird activity in front of the screened porch - just beautiful!
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