This morning was unusually mild in temperature for this time of year. Fall is in full swing and in our mountains we don't get to enjoy that season long before winter weather comes about.
The children we outside feeding their pets when they called me away from the breakfast dishes to come outside. Much to my surprise the air was filled with a beautiful chorus of birds. We decided to sit and enjoy God's gift as we read our daily devotional book together, Jesus Calling for Kids by Sarah Young. This devotional is written as if God was speaking to directly to you. This was today's reading:
"Bells of Heaven
"I am the good shepherd...My sheep know my voice, and I know them." John 10:14, 27
I am with you. I am with you. I am with you.
The bells of Heaven continually ring out this promise. Some people never hear it, because they are so busy listening to the noise of this world. Others hear it only once or twice in their whole lives-in rare moments when they seek Me first. But I want My sheep- My children- to hear My promise all the time, because I am their ever-present Shepherd.
To hear Me, you must be still and quiet. Go to your room, outside to a favorite swing, or anywhere you can be quiet and still. And then listen as I speak to your heart.
The more you practice stillness, the easier it becomes. Little by little, you'll learn to carry that stillness with you everywhere. When you go out into the noisy world, listen carefully so you can hear those glorious bells: I am with you. I am with you. I am with you. I am with you."
While reading this and listening to the voices of the birds transform from the beautiful sound of bells to an even more amazing sound of "I am with you. I am with you.," the kids were smiling and laughing with joy as they felt the Lord speaking to us, that very moment, this very morning through our devotional time. It was beautiful and quite a reminder of God's love for us, and Him reaching out to us- if only we take the time to listen!
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