The Robin

One day back about the 3rd weekend in May, I had set out to plant my garden. Since my husband was out of town I was on my own. Physically demanding but I could do it, or so I thought. The more I got into the task, the more difficult it became. After a short bit I started to feel worn out and like I couldn't go on. I started praying for someone to come along. But there was no one. Well so I thought. God heard my prayers and sent me the robin you see above. I didn't see the connection  for a few minutes but when I did I was in awe and soon finished my garden. This is my 3rd year with a garden. I'm no where near an expert but this is my best year of gardening so far. I owe it all to this mama bird who went searching for worms while I tilled my soil by hand, and to the Lord my God who sent me help when I needed it most. 

The Robin

Straining task today I had

And boy am I glad

I prayed to You my Lord 

For strength to make it through

I prayed to be held up by You

Cause fatigue was all I could feel

Your arms I needed around me

 Strong as steel

I prayed for a helper

You sent a little chirper

Why I asked?

Why would You send me a tiny bird Lord?

She couldn’t help me,

How absurd!

As the day progressed a realization came to me

You sent little miss robin with 

A message as plain as can be

If a creature as small as she

Can provide food for her family

Then so can I

I asked for strength you sent me a bird

Reminded me of Your word 

That with You all things I can do

So I pressed on feeling renewed.  

The task is now complete

The feelings of inability are in defeat

I pray now for the gift of a green thumb

To provide an abundance of food

For my family with love from mom.

Thank You O Lord

For reminding me to take it to your word

When I feel smaller than a bird

My little helper the robin

Who would have thought 

You’d use her for Your message to be taught.