The Little Songbird
Long ago, in the beginning of creation
The Lord made the heavens and the earth
He made Adam and Eve.
And God made all creatures under the sun.
God made a beautiful place, it was called the garden of Eden.
It was beautiful and all was right.
In the garden lived a little songbird
And from the moment he woke up, until he went to bed,
the little songbird would sing a happy song.
Time passed in the garden.
All the other birds would ask the songbird why he sang.
The little bird replied “ I am singing to the Lord!”.
“Why?” they asked, “you don’t have to”.
“It is not that I have to, but that I want to, for I am happy and thankful”.
The other birds did not understand.
Why go through all the trouble when they didn’t have to.
Surely, finding food was more important.
They thought the little songbird was odd, but paid him no mind.
In the garden, the Lord would often walk with Adam and Eve.
The Lord would spend time with them.
Enjoying each others company.
One day as the Lord was walking in His garden alone.
He sat by the river and looked at all He had made and was pleased.
He heard a beautiful song in the air.
The Lord looked and saw the little songbird singing.
“Come here little one”, the Lord called.
The little bird flew and landed by the Lord.
”Yes Lord!” said the little bird.
“Why do you sing such a beautiful song?” asked the Lord.
“I sing to you O Lord, for you are wonderful.”
The Lord looked at the little bird with joy.
“Blessed are you little bird, for you bring me joy.” said the Lord
“For I have not commanded you to sing”.
“And with your devotion I am well pleased “said the Lord.
The little bird was so excited he couldn’t stop flying.
“Imagine that, that my songs please the Lord!”.
Said the little songbird.
Now in the garden the other birds looked on.
They were amazed that the Lord talked with the little songbird.
And that the Lord himself was pleased with the songbird’s singing.
And in their desire to also please the Lord, all the birds began singing.
And from that day on, the first thing everyday.
All the birds lift their voices to the Lord.
For they too, wanted to please Him.
And they all lift up their voices to the Lord and give Him praise.
Now dear child, learn a lesson.
Learn a lesson from a little songbird.
Lift up your voice unto the Lord.
For He is wonderful and He will be glad.
The end
Matthew Abrahams