The Birds of Heaven...

First let me say that this is my first EVER attempt at a blog.  I'm not a fancy writer or anything.  I do like to put my thoughts on paper or at least in writing.  That fact gets me into trouble at times on Facebook!  I can be a little too transparent and my knack for worrying can be bothersome to some.  I don't mean to be annoying but I guess there are those that are just not tolerant of whining and complaining!  That's OK.  I completely understand!

So allow me to explain why I'm venturing into the world of blogging.  First the thought occurred to me that I could post whatever I wanted to say on a blog because it was mine.  I felt that if someone didn't like what I said on my blog, well they don't have to read it!  That sort of freedom makes me smile!  LOL!  Second, while there are those that dislike worry warts there are those that feel comfort in knowing that they are not alone.  I'm a worrier.  Yes, I should be a warrior but nope, I'm a worrier!  There are others like me and they feel alone at times, I'm afraid.  Why, you ask?  Because they're afraid of condemnation.  Christians shouldn't worry.  Well, my thoughts on that are if we weren't prone to worry to begin with there wouldn't be scriptures telling us not to!  Why put them there if we're not going to do it?  So, I'm blogging for those that need encouragement.  You're not alone.  There are worriers out there and I'm sure that we want to be free of our worry.  If the happy Christians would give us some time, I imagine we'd grow out of it!  Right?  

I'll finish this first post by sharing a verse.  Perhaps I'll share a few verses!  Luke 12:7 says, 

"Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.  Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."  

How beautiful is that verse!?  How little we think of the sparrows yet Jesus is telling us that we are worth more than many sparrows and the very hairs on our head are numbered!  Then again in Luke 12, verse 24:

"Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!"

The birds don't store up any types of treasures.  They don't put away materials for next year's nest!  They don't hoard food, worrying that there won't be any tomorrow!  They simply trust their Creator!  And again, He says we are far more valuable than the birds!  And the verse for which this blog is named, Matthew 6:26:

"Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much more value than they?"

Why do we worry?  That's what we're going to figure out!  That's the journey I'm on.  I know some will feel the need to perhaps condemn or criticize.  I beg you to reconsider.  Encouragement is lovely!  Criticism, not so much!  Prayer is best!  I love being prayed for!  Lastly a quote for you by Alfred A. Montapert:  

"Happy is the person who not only sings, but feels God's eye is on the sparrow, and knows He watches over me.  To be simply ensconced in God is true joy."

Thank you for reading!