Monday, May 11, 2009

Mommy Bird

I am fiercely protective of the mommy robin who decided most unwisely to build her nest in our tree house. What was she thinking? My kids are outside playing everyday and despite repeated warnings not to touch that nest, well...

I watch her as she flies around the backyard waiting for my kids to go back inside so she can safely sit on her nest again. I can feel her anxiety as she darts about, trying, but unable to fully protect and nurture her little ones.

As mothers, we try our best to protect our children. But there are many dangers out there. So much is out of our control.

But we do have a heavenly Father watching over our children. Do we choose to trust Him, or do we flit about anxiously wondering, "but what if?".

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows." Matthew 10:29-31

3 comments:

  1. Your birdie photo is prizewinning,Honey! Your words heartwarming! Love,Mama Bird

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  2. I am enjoying catching up on your blog. You are a wonderful writer. This post particularly stuck with me. Of course they all did, and moved me as well. Right now this is what I needed to hear!

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  3. The birdies have made it! All four are now birdie teenagers flying around the backyard! PTL!

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