Right now, I am watching a flock of robins as they explore the grassy field that's directly outside my window...
They're feasting on fat earthworms, and there appears to be plenty of them. The heavy rains which fell earlier, after about a week of drought, must have lured the worms to the surface, thus making them easy pickings.
Yet, as I observe the birds, I am learning a couple of invaluable lessons. First, I must learn to be content with whatever comes my way. For the robins seem to be satisfied with having enough food for the day. They commit nothing to storage. Second, always rejoice when blessings come. No doubt the worms are a treat for these birds. They don't get worms every day.
Besides, I'm sure the robins know that by nightfall the worms will be back underground and well out of the reach of those hungry mouths. Then they may have to go without any worms for a while.
As for myself, I need to be thankful, always. And to enjoy whatever good things I have, because tomorrow they may be gone.
D.B.
Yet, as I observe the birds, I am learning a couple of invaluable lessons. First, I must learn to be content with whatever comes my way. For the robins seem to be satisfied with having enough food for the day. They commit nothing to storage. Second, always rejoice when blessings come. No doubt the worms are a treat for these birds. They don't get worms every day.
Besides, I'm sure the robins know that by nightfall the worms will be back underground and well out of the reach of those hungry mouths. Then they may have to go without any worms for a while.
As for myself, I need to be thankful, always. And to enjoy whatever good things I have, because tomorrow they may be gone.
D.B.
