Matthew 6:26

Photo credit: Jim Hannah (used with permission)

There are few sounds in the world happier than the chatter of the budgerigar. Simple, content, the bubble of sound bursting from the tiny chests of these beautiful little parrots never fails to make me smile.
My parents little home has been filled with the sound of these tiny birds for a significant portion of my childhood. Even now, with all of us children having flown the nest, my mother has an aviary filled with happy little budgies of every colour.
There is such a joy in watching these tiny, cheerful little birds flit from branch to branch, never ceasing in their constant cheerful little chattering. Bringing back so many childhood memories, these happy little creatures are utterly content. Much like their owner, my dear mother, they see the joy in the beauty around them, and have the assurance that all their needs will be provided.
But the real delight comes in seeing these tiny parrots in the Australian bush. Tiny bursts of bright yellow and iridescent green against the bright blue sky, hearing their joyful fills the heart to rejoice along with them! These happy little parrots are such a beautiful example of the joy and peace of knowing they will be provided for by their Heavenly Father. Choosing to depict a bonded couple, enjoying their little home in the beautiful paperbark tree made just for them by their Creator, this piece brings a sense of contented joy that all their needs are met. These little birds are a perfect reminder to us to be content in the beauty of the world around us, in the simple joyful assurance our Father in Heaven will provide for our every need.