I've been treated very many mornings by the beautiful song of the cardinal. This beautiful red bird serenades us all winter long. One morning as I was reading and studying my morning devotions he came to serenade me and I could not concentrate. My distraction became the words in this poem. I've also included a picture of the little red creature responsible. Sorry if it's not that clear.
The Cardinal's Song
High atop the maple tree
A little red cardinal sings to me
Good morning my friend he seems to say
Open those eyes and greet the day
Come see what the Lord has for you
and sing like me in all you do
High atop the maple tree
A little red cardinal sings to me
a message so sweet
that to hear is a real treat
Come near and listen
as the first morning light begins to glisten
High atop the maple tree
A little red cardinal sings to me
to the sky your eyes must raise
and give The Lord your praise
for today He gives you a clean start
Don't you just love His heart
High atop the maple tree
A little red cardinal sings to me
come fly with me my friend
I'll show you the Lord's creation reaches no end
it unfolds around each bend
High atop the maple tree
A little red cardinal sings to me
A message from The Lord just as the sun lights the sky
Don't be afraid, I will always be near by
and when you begin to worry
call my name and I'll fly to you in a hurry
High atop the maple tree
A little red cardinal sings to me
Good morning my friend he seems to say
Are you ready now to start your day
Get out of that bed
and strive to do what The Lord has said
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? (Psalm 8:3, 4 NIV)
But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. (Deuteronomy 4:29 NIV)
