Our Unique Voice

Psalm 104:24 (NLT)       O LORD, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.

I love to sit on the back porch with my morning coffee and listen to the birds. There are so many types of birds it’s hard to recognize them all. I do recognize the little house finches, the blue jays, and some of my favorite birds—the red-winged blackbirds. The grackles, mourning doves, and other assorted pigeon types are also plentiful, but I do not care for them because they monopolize the feeders and steal from the little birds.

On one particular morning, a grackle was attacking the nest of a resident red-winged blackbird. Yes, I play favorites—so I swooped in with my broom to chase off the offending grackle. The red-wing watch from afar and I’d like to think it somehow sensed I was after the grackle and trying to help save the red-wing’s nest. The grackle left, I returned to my coffee, and the backyard peace was once again restored.

When we take time to look, we see God’s creation all around us. So many different kinds of creatures! Each unique in their own way, each with a unique voice. I know the sound of my red-winged blackbird and I am beginning to recognize his mate’s unique call, too. The most amazing thing is God knows each and every one of us. He hears and can identify our unique voice as we call to him in prayer. More than this, God is a loving and caring God who never plays favorites. He watches over us each day and knows the grackles we face in our lives. He alone can restore the peace in our hearts and he waits for us to call upon him for help. The earth is full of God’s creatures, and you and I are among his most precious!

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            Forgive us for becoming so wrapped up in the stresses of our day that we forget to call upon you. In wisdom, you created us. In love, you call to us. In mercy, you watch over us. In patience, you listen to us. Thank you for the peace you bring to our lives.

                                                                        In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

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