A Bird's Eye View

Oh how blind we are.  I was frustrated as I ruminated on what I did not possess.  I was sitting on a porch chair and I could hear in the background the heavenly noise of children playing. A bird flew by and perched on the wall on the backside of my house.  As I was dozing off I could hear the birds singing:

          Oh God how great Thou art

          Thou that givest me wings to fly

          Thou that providest my meals on time

          Thou that clothes me warm and cool

          I see one of Your children sleeping on the porch of that big home               You gave them

          He looks just like You

          Thank You that I can sit here and see him clearly

          When I gaze at all You’ve made for me, I am overwhelmed with joy

          I think I’ll continue to sing to You

          You are so good to me

          The air is so free

          You gave me this wall to sit on and Your people to look at

         

          You remind me of what is precious

          You give me what is good

          You promise my every need will be met

          So I sing to you

Could it be that we need to have a bird’s eye view to better understanding God’s beautiful creation?