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Behold the Birds

Look to the ant.
I lift my eyes up to the hills.
Consider the lilies of the field.
Throughout Scripture, the Biblical writers observe the created world to reveal truths. Life and death, beauty and decay, struggle and tranquility—these essential themes and many more arise when we take the time to wonder about that which God has made.
This is the task that singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken undertakes in her recent article, “What the Hummingbird Shows Us About God’s Handiwork.”
“Hummingbird wings move at about 50 beats per second,” McCracken writes. “But when they fly, hummingbirds can appear completely motionless. A miracle of fitness and form, God made these creatures to be a delicate display of paradox: They are still and active at the same time.”
So often, we find our days overstuffed with obligations and screens and tasks. When life demands so much from us that we feel our heart rates increasing or fuses growing short, may we remember the hummingbird. In that tiny creature’s design, we remember: we can be both people of great capacity and great calm.

What’s the soundtrack of your home these days?

“Birds and occasionally Strudel (my dog) howling ;). I'm working on the back porch as much as possible and when it's not possible, I at least keep all the windows and doors open.” —Kendall
“Ben Rector hands down. My kids tell Alexa to play him. And watching my son play “drums” on his legs in the backseat on road trips makes my heart so happy.” —Lindsey
"A toddler. Sometimes a toddler watching The Lorax.” —Ian
Next week’s question: How would you spend an ideal spring day?
Tweet at @CT_Women with the hashtag #PullUpAChair or email us at ctcreative@christianitytoday.com—we’ll share some of your responses in next week’s newsletter!