A Bird's Eye View

Bird’s Eye View

by Keith Powell



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?