Praise Like The Birds

April 30, 2014  - By Gretchen Saffles

This morning the Lord prompted to me to go on a walk. I tend to go through life at a very fast pace and when I exercise I usually run (to get it done faster:). But today He quickened me to simply walk for a while with Him, slowly, just listening and enjoying the dawn of the new day. As I walked the small loop of our apartment complex, my ears were filled with the songs of the birds. The songs were loud, melodious and repetitive. It was as if they wanted the whole world to hear what they had to say.
I can’t help but ask, “What are they singing?” For so long I have been infatuated with red birds. They are a symbol of God’s faithfulness to me. Every time I see one swoop in front of me or perch on the tall branches of a tree I am reminded not to worry. Jesus told us to look at the birds and see them as an example of how He will take care of us.

“Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!” (Luke 12:24)

As I walked and listened to the birds sing their songs this morning, the Lord reminded me that my song of praise to Him should be loud for all to hear. Birds sing thousands of songs each day. Did you get that? Thousands of different, beautiful songs to the Lord. Some birds spend about 70% of their day simply singing. They sing to claim their territory and to attract a mate. I can’t help but compare this to how we, as believers and lovers of Jesus Christ, should sing our praises to Him so much that others are attracted to know Him. Our lives of praise should attract others to the cross of Christ. 

Another beautiful reminder I have learned from the birds is that their songs are heard loudly early in the morning. We know that Jesus woke up early in the morning to spend time with His Father, and so should we wake up and dedicate our day and time to Him. (Mark 1:35) Birds sing early in the day before they start any of their work. They put forth their first energy of the new day proclaiming praise and a beautiful new song. Psalm 96:1 commands us to “Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.”

What is the song you are singing today? What praises are flowing from your heart to your mouth and onto those around you? Richard Wurmbrand said “The words “Praise the Lord” occur in the Bible 366 times, once for every day of the year, including leap year.” May the birds remind us to sing praises, not to worry and to trust the Lord with every aspect of our life. After all, if Jesus cares for the birds, how much more does He care for you and love to hear your praise?

singing with the birds,

Gretchen

(These mugs will be for sale next week!)

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  1. Amen! He sings His song over us, we join Him and sing back!

  2. Jessica says:

    Amen! He sings His song over us, we join Him and sing back!

  3. This is so beautiful! I never thought about the birds in this way, but now I think I always will. We have a lot of birds on our property and in the neighborhood. With 22 very large trees on a cul-de-sac corner, they live in abundance. I love to open the window where I read my quiet time because I enjoy their singing so much. Now it will have even greater significance to me. 🙂

  4. Dianne says:

    This is so beautiful! I never thought about the birds in this way, but now I think I always will. We have a lot of birds on our property and in the neighborhood. With 22 very large trees on a cul-de-sac corner, they live in abundance. I love to open the window where I read my quiet time because I enjoy their singing so much. Now it will have even greater significance to me. 🙂

  5. arthur.rosh@gmail.com says:

    Scientists call it the dawn chorus. It can start as early as 4:00 a.m. and last several hours. Birds can sing at any time of day, but during the dawn chorus their songs are often louder, livelier, and more frequent. While the dawn chorus is a common phenomenon wherever birds live, little is known about why birds concentrate their efforts during these early hours.

  6. Lisa Carey says:

    I thought Richard Wurmbrand said the Bible has 366 verses on fear, one for each day of the year plus leap year?

  7. Deb Mosley says:

    Every day I marvel and enjoy the different sounds birds make outside my window early in the morning at 4 am when I rise for my quiet time. Today as I listened I wanted to understand more about the phenomenon of birds singing their variety of songs! How amazing it was for me as the Lord led me to come across your article “Praise Like the Birds”! The Lord gently reminded me this morning, to put aside any worry and praise Him!😊 Thank you!

  8. Tim Ross says:

    This is great. I am taking my church on a walk soon and encouraging them to listen to the bird song. I will be asking them the question why do birds sing. Your insights from God are worth repeating. By the way do you still sell those lovely cups.

    • We’re so glad this could be an encouragement to you! Unfortunately we no longer sell those particular mugs, but perhaps they could make a comeback someday! 🙂 -Bonnie

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