What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?

What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
Remember: "When God closes a door, He always opens a window!" You never know what might be out there waiting for you!

Friday, April 27, 2018

"Why Should I Be Discouraged?" (Revisited for Friday Foto Friends)

I can't believe it's Friday, and I don't have any new pictures to share with you again! It was a busy week with Dr. appointments and other commitments, and, well, you know how it is! We all have weeks like that...no time for taking pictures when we are in the midst of "life"...so here is a post from a couple of years ago about a cute little wren who built a nest on our back porch.  The wrens still come and go, but I haven't seen any evidence of nest building on the porch yet this year...but it is still early...


This little wren is sitting in her nest, right out in plain view on my back porch. As I walked by the nest this morning on my way to hang up the bird feeders for the day, I almost missed the fact that she was sitting in there. She didn't even move as I swept by singing "Oh What a Beautiful Morning!" at the top of my lungs. I think she was afraid to move into the path of something so....noisy?! Anyway, I tiptoed in and out of the house quickly to get my camera, and very quietly tiptoed back to her nest asking myself, "Do I dare disturb this little wren just so I can have this wonderful picture that I know the world wants to see?" My hubby told me not to do it. But he should know better than to tell me that...you'd think he'd have learned by now... But anyway, I stood there very quietly for a moment while my camera focused and prayed that she wouldn't fly away...and this is my gift from God this morning to share with you! I quoted from the wonderful song, "His Eye is on the Sparrow, and I know He watches me." Yes, I know this is a wren, not a sparrow...but to my knowledge no one has written a song or Bible verse about a wren yet. And that message comes from the scripture found in Matthew 10:29-31:
"Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father's will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do NOT FEAR therefore; YOU ARE OF MORE VALUE THAN MANY SPARROWS!" 

I pray this little wren will bring a smile to your face today as you remember that not only does our heavenly Father watch over the birds of the nest...but that He IS ALWAYS WATCHING OVER YOU...AND YOU ARE VERY VALUABLE TO HIM! Praise God!


This is another picture of her nest...not very neat,
but it seems to suit Mrs. Wren very nicely!
I guess that is all that matters!
"Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home!"

Why should I feel discouraged and why should the shadows come?

Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home?
When Jesus is my portion, a constant Friend is He, 
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.



I sing because I'm happy; 
I sing because I'm free; 
His eye is on the sparrow (WREN!)
And I know He watches me.



Let not your heart be troubled; these tender words I hear; 
And resting on his goodness I lose my doubts and fears; 
Though by the path He leadeth but one step I may see; 
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.



I sing because I'm happy; 
I sing because I'm free; 
His eye is on the sparrow (WREN!)
And I know He watches me.



Whenever I am tempted; whenever clouds arise; 
When songs give place to sighing; when hope within me dies; 
I draw the closer to Him; from care He sets me free; 
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.



I sing because I'm happy; 
I sing because I'm free; 
His eye is on the sparrow (WREN!)
And I know He watches me...

(Written by Civilla D. Martin, 1905)
You can see this perky little bird has been a source of joy and delight for me for a while!

Rest peacefully little Wren...I'll try not to bother you anymore today!

AND HERE!   and HERE'S ANOTHER ONE!   It would appear that this blog has gone to the birds!  But there are so many valuable lessons to be learned from God's creation.  I never get tired of seeing what God is going to show me next!  Certainly is a wonderful way to lift our spirits, don't you agree?

Have a blessed day my friends!  Go out and see what YOU can learn from God's magnificent world around you today!

Back to the present:  Now let's fly on over to Deb's place at Breathing in Grace and see what our other Friday Foto Friends have been up to this week!  Have a blessed and happy day!

12 comments:

  1. Wonderful post, Pam. Thank you for sharing. Reminders of our importance to God are important.

    Blessings!

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  2. Absolutely beautiful post and I missed it the first time so it's fresh for me. That's a favorite song of mine, too. We celebrated our wedding anniversary last weekend and one thing my hubby got us was a small birdbath with three small birds... Inside the rim of the bowl are those words you shared... His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me! Happy weekend, sweet Lady 💜

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  3. Well worth reposting these photos. Cute little chubby bird! I like her golden tummy.
    I am glad he watches us. We have a medical emergency in the family yesterday that looked extremely bad, but it turned out very well. He was watching us.
    Today my daughter flies to London and I always pray hard that she will be safe. I know He is watching her as well.
    It is a rainy day here on the coast in southern Jersey, and only in the 50s so, chilly again.
    Have a lovely Friday.

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    1. wow...several major events in a row for you...so thankful to hear that the medical emergency turned out okay...and praying for your daughter as she lands in London...how exciting! I hope you have had a pleasant day...and so glad that our heavenly Father is watching over us all the time!

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  4. Awww...what a sweet post, Pam. I love to watch the wrens preparing their homes for little ones. They are such beautiful little birds. Ours have not yet returned to the place of their home last year. I do hope they come back and have little ones and raise them to return each year also.

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  5. Your post made me smile. I know my God is watching over me and I am so thankful. We have sunshine and blue skies today....PTL. Happy Friday!

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  6. I'm so glad you chose to repost this, Pamela. What delightful photos, and I absolutely love that song! Such a great reminder of God's love and protection for us all. And I'm with you - His creation can reveal so much to us about who He is.
    Blessings!

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  7. Your beautiful, gentle post is like a breath of fresh air today

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  8. What a pretty little wren. And I love that song so much. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  9. Pam, Thank you for sharing this again and for the reminder that God is watching (and caring for me). The little wren is so precious. And yes, God has His eyes on the wrens, too, and all the rest of His amazing creation.

    Blessings!

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  10. I love that song, and these Bible verses, too. Great wisdom to live by. Hope you will have a beautiful day.

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