In the Eyes of a Hummingbird

Showing up in the mornings; slowing it down to a crawl
Backyard’s sprawling oak; under His heavens it’s all small.
I take with me now the One Year Edition
Old Testament said aloud, it’s better if I listen.

Still, my mind’s so prone to wander; stealing my attention
Oh let me capture the truth, fragrant like sweet jasmine.
So I say to the LORD, “What do You want me to see?”
How shall I take up Your cross and be more like Thee?

And I’ve begun to notice the oddest thing!
When I’m deep in His word a blessing He’ll bring.
A hummingbird that feeds on poolside yucca blooms
Then I know He’s drawn near; wings swift, emerald plume.

Of course this sounds crazy, unless you know what I do,
This little bird only shows up when He’s teaching me truth.
Even ADD thoughts remain quiet and alert
It’s a gift really, of invaluable worth.

So this morning when I sat in my usual chair
With my One Year Bible, I knew He was there.
He appeared on whispering wings two feet from my face (!)
Looked me straight in the eye, smallest delivering His grace.