It’s the 4^th day of Christmas, and calling birds are calling. What are calling birds, and why are they calling?  We all know the song, but do we intentionally answer when God is calling?  Do we intentionally pick up the prayer wire and call God? A calling bird calls for their mate, and other birds sing to mark territory. Songs are sharing the gift of the sweet serenade of nature.

This is not a supernatural statement, but one of intention. Our first inclination in daily life should start with adoration and thanksgiving. Why? Adoration and thanksgiving takes our mind, heart, and soul out of ourselves and into communion with God.  Living in life out of ourselves also creates stronger relationships with those who are in your life.

I challenge you to test your current circumstance (reality) in prayer, creating an increased confidence in God. Calling and inviting God in prayer opens an abundance of joy, peace, grace, and hope. Find your serenade of calling.

I am not saying life is perfect as we will experience difficulties in our circumstances. Martin Luther shares a wonderful statement from the Third Petition of the Lord’s Prayer; Thy Will be Done. “Grant us grace to bear willingly all sorts of sickness, poverty, disgrace, suffering, and adversity and to recognize that in this your divine will is crucifying our will.”

The serenade of your calling will change within your circumstances. We are given the gift of prayer and adoration, and the moanings and groanings of despair. God is open to your cries; trust that he hears them.

Look Up and Out,

Tracy Worley