"Consider the birds"

 I read a quote this morning that said it's okay to make goals for 2024 to be healthier, to be more self-aware, to grow as a person but also make goals that will make 2024 a fun year. 

At first I read it and I felt, ja, this is sweet. Then I arrived at work, started water the garden and was pleasantly surprised! 

There was a tiny bird in one of the trees. When I started watering, he quickly flew off. Within a few seconds he was back with some friends! About 5 or 6 of them, enjoying the water! 

It was such a pure moment. I cannot begin to explain the utter fascination and joy I felt watching this. Before 8am this morning, my day was already made. 

Isn't God just wonderful? It keeps reminding me of the Scripture in Matthew: 

“Consider the birds—do you think they worry about their existence? They don’t plant or reap or store up food, yet your heavenly Father provides them each with food. Aren’t you much more valuable to your Father than they?  So, which one of you by worrying could add anything to your life?"

I hope this can encourage someone else today also... Our Heavenly Father cares. You are valuable. Cast all you anxiety and worry on Him. Let's make goals for this year, but let us not get caught up in the goal and miss the beauty and joy in small moments, let's seek the Lord above all else.