male house sparrow, from my kitchen window
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?
Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Luke 12:6-7; Matthew 10:29-31
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I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free.
For his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me.
Civilla D. Martin, 1905
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Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Luke 12:6-7; Matthew 10:29-31
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I sing because I'm happy, I sing because I'm free.
For his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me.
Civilla D. Martin, 1905
For the first time, I've linked up with Spiritual Sundays!
And not just because I loved their sweet little bird logo! ha.
Click HERE to visit more uplifting posts!
♥
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies?
ReplyDeleteYet not one of them is forgotten by God.
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows
Love this so much !!
(one of my favorites too)
Hey, and you're first, too! :)
Delete..and my grocery gift card came! Thank you! I'll make a post next week!
DeleteIm really happy finally arrive Betsy!
Deleteyes, finally! haha. thank you so much! xo
DeleteHow I love this song. In the 60's Don was Director of the Youth for Christ in Stockton, CA and we had a Rally and concert, and Ethel Waters sang "His Eye is on the Sparrow" and she finishes the line, "and I know he's watching "we"! Love that woman.. She sang that song many times at Billy Graham crusades. To meet her in person is one of my treasured memories.
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to watch Billy Graham crusades on TV when I was very young. I'm sure I heard Ethel Waters sing that. :) I mostly remember George Beverly Shea singing I'd Rather Have Jesus, though. How fun for you to heard her in person!
DeleteOh, this was one of my mother's favorite hymns ... memories, memories.
ReplyDeleteIt's an old one, isn't it? We don't hear it in church like we did decades ago!
Deletenice....pretty cool capture of the sparrow....and some nice scripture as well...we are in good hands...smiles.
ReplyDeleteyepl..and a nice thought to remember!
DeleteGood old song! It's perfect with that verse and the picture!
ReplyDeleteI thought so...and thought of that verse when I took the picture!
DeleteHow wonderful to take pictures of birds outside your window! I love to draw birds! And go on birdwatching expeditions sometimes. Such beautiful creatures and remind us of many of our Creator's awesome qualities! Patsy from
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papemelroti
Hey, I love to draw birds, too! :)
DeleteHow strange.
ReplyDelete"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. 30 And even all the hairs of your head are numbered. 31 So do not be afraid."
Obviously your Bible is different to my Bible. There is no mention of "you are worth more than many sparrows." and we have only TWO sparrows as against your FIVE, and they are only worth ONE penny! I wonder just how many changes there are in the book.
I suspect the Bible is modified to suit different countries, but who by? Makes you think doesn't it.
(I found a way to dodge the Blogger police by the way; I pretended that I was one of their flock!)
Bright Blessings.
No, Keith...it's not a contradiction. That's why I've listed both verses...one in Luke and one in Matthew. Two men, recalling what Christ said. The meaning is the same...God cares for the sparrows, but for you, he cares so much more!
DeleteWonderful photographs, discovering such views is giving much joy. I am greeting
ReplyDeletewell, greetings to you, too! :)
DeleteI love birds...I love their freedom and cuteness and your post made my heart sing
ReplyDeletewell, I'm glad, Sarah....this was meant to be encouraging! :)
DeleteI chirp because I'm happy, I chirp because I'm yappy
ReplyDeleteI burp because that sparrow sure hit the spot now it's time for a little nappy haha
A bit wordy I suppose
But after the rhyming flows
Had to give it a go
As usual at your show
And didn't link up because of the sparrow you say?
Pffft right, I won't believe that any day haha
haha...can't believe you ate my sparrow so sweet!
DeleteI never meant it to be your morning treat!
lol....
I suppose with Thanksgiving tomorrow there
you'll eat a bigger bird so fare!
beautiful picture and beautiful verses. resting up from Josh's wedding day yesterday. Now looking forward to Lauren and Taylor's big day. The sun came out yesterday just as we were leaving for the church so it was a beautiful fall day in PA. Meeting everyone for lunch now before Taylor & Lauren head back to Ohio.
ReplyDeletelove the pictures of the triplets...exactly what I call a relaxing day too !!!!!! planning to hit the couch & watch football right after lunch...Nana
I thought about all of you yesterday and wondered how it went. We had gorgeous weather, too! Today is freezing and grey! I'm looking forward to hearing all about the wedding! I'll be watching nascar while you watch football. lol....
DeleteSuch an inspiring post. Love these verses and the song . And your sparrow photo is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI was happy to see a sparrow! They are so common but I haven't had any to the feeder until now!
DeleteWelcome to Spiritual Sunday. I have been enjoying it for several years now. Thank you for your precious pic and encouragement today.
ReplyDeletethank you, Karen! I think I'm really going to enjoy this!
DeleteVERY sweet post Betsy! Amazing how a little sparrow can remind us of the goodness of our great big God! =) I know you love your birdies...and I'm convinced they love you back too. Have a blessed week Dearie. XO
ReplyDeletethanks, Marsha. :) And isn't it great he told us, so we can think of that every time we see a sparrow? :)
DeleteI love sitting in my backyard and watching the birds. It's at those times I'm reminded of this Scripture and I'm overwhelmed by the Lord's love for me.
ReplyDeleteand I'm so glad you visited me!
DeleteLovely, simple and so true. Great post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful representation for this wonderful scripture. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Charlotte
This is why our new little baby is named Ezra Sparrow . .
ReplyDeleteAre not five sparrows sold for two pennies?
Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.
I know what those verses are meant to apply but reality says that, regardless, sparrows, kids, etc suffer horrid things every day around the world. Being watched over doesn't prevent it, sadly. I suppose that's why these are some of my least favourite NT verses actually.
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