Today, I woke up about an hour earlier than normal. Rather than toss and turn, I brewed a pot of coffee and wandered to the porch. A few lightning bugs still hovered over the wheat field next to my home, but there was silence. As I savored my warm drink, a mourning dove cooed, then a cardinal lifted a greeting. Minutes later, the air was filled with birdsong. Somewhere in the distance, a wild turkey gobbled and a crow cawed. Before I’d finished my mug of coffee, a symphony of warblers serenaded me.
It’s overcast today, and storms are predicted, but the birds rejoiced as the darkness gave way to the gray light. Whatever I face today or tomorrow, I hope and pray I can be like the birds and welcome each day with rejoicing. I am thankful for the birds reminding me to be filled with cheer, even as I await today’s storms.
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV
I enjoy all your stories. Be careful going to and from work. Janet Stinson Cooke from Scottsville is my second cousin. I enjoy Sharon and Janet’s morning devotionals.
Thank you, Betty. You comments always encourage me to keep writing.
We love sitting on the patio listening and watching the birds. I haven’t thought of the birds songs as rejoicing before, but I will now.
Pam, We have the same love of nature and all that’s in it. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs.
Hi Shelia, glad to read this story as I get ready to start my writing for the day. I thank God for Christian friends like you to keep me on the right track, and God’s beauty all around me to encourage me.
Thanks so much Rose. Hugs!