Psalm 96:1 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Used 5-5-23
A mockingbird serenaded me the other day as I walked up
Wheeler Street. It sang at the top of its
little lungs. I recognized it as a mockingbird, but its song was very different
from the usual one. Even though
mockingbirds make a variety of sounds, generally the repertoire is the same.
The squeaks, squawks, chirps and whistles were odd. I stopped to listen and shortly I had my
answer. I was hearing the songs of shore
birds. I’ve never heard a mockingbird
imitate a seagull before! I can pull two
ideas from this. First we tend to
imitate those we hang with. Second, variety is a good thing! We may have different things to say, but
there is completeness in diversity. Whom
do you sound like? Do you enjoy hearing
other voices?
Dear Lord, thank you for the beauty of the song of birds.
Help us to appreciate all living creatures and to learn from them. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
Have a blessed weekend!
Paige
Paige
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