Do you know how valuable you are?

I was lying comfortably on the beach when a big seagull swooped down to eat my delicious lunch. It was so funny that I didn't object at all. Later that evening, I watched many birds try their luck, too. They'd fly right up to my picnic basket, trying to grab whole pieces of bread, but the slices were too heavy for them to carry away. Charmed, my friends and I tore bread into small pieces so the birds could pick them up more easily and eat their fill.

The experience made me think of a children's song I learned a long time ago: "Because God loves the little birds, I know He loves me, too." There are so many truths in children's songs like these! They become embedded in our hearts, and then when we're adults, the melodies and lyrics often will come back to our minds. I searched for a Bible verse to go with the song:

"'Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.'" (Matthew 10:31, NKJV)

Yes, it's true! If we humans take such delight in these birds and love to feed them, don't you think your Father in heaven, loves to give you your heart's desire as you seek Him? (see Psalm 37:4)

Maybe He has to give it to you in "little pieces" at first, seeing that you wouldn't be able to take hold of it otherwise. But He already has the fullness of your desire in His hands, and little by little, He will often give you what you long for.

If you stay close to Him, He'll give you everything He has for you—in His time!

You are worth so much more to God than you understand right now. Fear not…He loves you!

You are a miracle!

Déborah