I hung up a bird feeder to see if I could attract birds, now that I no longer have cats. I poured in easy pickings especially blended for songbirds.
However, I am not sure I will attract any birds because the AC units are right outside of my apartment patio. One, in particular, services my neighbor upstairs. It is rather noisy. And he likes his place to be kept cool, so it kicks on all day and night.
This situation made me think about how many times the noise in my life keeps me from hearing the still, small voice of my loving Father as relayed through the Holy Spirit. How often do I miss out on His blessings because I am not intuned to His holy whispers? When have I been so distracted seeking what I need that I have not seen what is right in front of me?
Will I fly by as I search for something else, or will I stop and perch in His presence, tasting that the Lord is good?
I hope little sparrows, cardinals, and finches find my feeder chock full of seeds. I’d even enjoy seeing a bushy-tailed squirrel precariously dangling on it trying to get the corn and sunflower husks. I hope they will find the good things and decide to partake, and not be distracted by the rattletraps humming below.
I also hope the same for you and me. May the noise of our world never drown out the wonderful, loving messages from our Lord.
My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. Psalm 78:1
P.S. Four days later: Three sparrows and two finches have found my feeder!
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