May 16

May 16, 2011~

 I love to go outside in the early morning to feel the cool, spring breeze on my face , and hear the birds singing their praises to their maker. It just makes me want to sing along with them.  I remember as a small child singing the song ”This Is My Father’s World.” It says “all nature singing and all round me rings the music of the spheres.”  That is truly how it is this morning!

This is My Father’s World ~ Maltbie Babcock

This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father’s world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their maker’s praise. This is my Father’s world: He shines in all that’s fair; in the rustling grass I hear Him pass; He speaks to me everywhere.

This is my Father’s world. O let me ne’er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.  This is my Father’s world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns;  let the earth be glad!

Happy For A Reason reasons:

1.       The feel of the fresh country air across my face.

2.       Rising early in the morning to hear the birds singing their morning songs.

3.       Warm sunshine streaming in my window.

4.       Sheba decided to stay inside the gate today when I drove the van out, instead of running out the gate and tromping around the countryside!

5.       Not much traffic this afternoon as I went here and there!