A sign of strength and a nudge to go on confidently, a messenger of sorts, this is what the red bird, the cardinal means to me.

“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

I opened the drapes to see if there’d be sun today. I had been thinking of the phrase…

You are mindful of me, thinking about how I’m seen and in the thoughts of God.

I watched this woman all dressed and ready for the day, a red jacket like the flash of a cardinal and leopard printed flats just like mine. She navigated the area in front of the hotel and her little terrier from a motorized wheelchair. I noticed her precision in keeping the little dog on the leash.

To think of the intention of rising early, caring for herself and her dog despite limitations humbled me. Tenacity and maybe, I don’t know, a passion for living might be her motivations.

Blessed beyond measure and God being aware of me are two thoughts I’ll carry into my day.

That and the grace of being someone who matters to God, as do you.

Happy Sunday.

Continue and believe.