Friday, October 17, 2025

Tiny Wings & Timeless Lessons

A Small Visitor, a Quiet Message of Care

Philipose Vaidyar

One morning, a tiny visitor came knocking—literally! A Common Tailorbird flew into our reflector window at the sitout and fell, completely still. Hearing the sound, I rushed out and found it lying there, numb and motionless. I gently picked it up and gave it some water. Within moments, it began to stir, shake off the shock, and regain strength. After a few minutes, it perched on my hand, then took off gracefully into the open air.


As I watched it fly away, I was reminded of how tenderly God watches over His creation. Even a small bird that loses its way finds care and comfort in His providence. Jesus said, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.” (Matthew 6:26)

He also reminded us, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care... So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:29, 31)

A simple moment, yet a beautiful reminder of God’s gentle care—for them, and for us.

Over time, I’ve found that birds often become quiet teachers—revealing lessons about trust, care, and the rhythm of God’s creation. Each of these reflections recounts a different moment when nature became a gentle messenger.

From Beak to Bond: Lessons Beyond

A reflection on how birds model quiet cooperation and care—reminding us that faith and community are built not just on words but on shared trust and small acts of love.
πŸ‘‰ https://pvarticles.blogspot.com/2024/11/from-beak-to-bond-lessons-beyond.html

The Guava Tree & The Chattering Jungle Babblers

An everyday story from the backyard turns into a lively conversation on belonging, noise, and neighborhood—both among birds and among us.
πŸ‘‰ https://pvarticles.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-guava-tree-chattering-jungle.html

Latest Post:  The Gospel According to the Birds

Inspired by a reader’s poetic response—
“Your words like petals softly fall,
And stir our hearts to heed God’s call…”

—This piece invites you again into the fields and forests to see how faith, responsibility, and care for others form the real gospel of life.
πŸ‘‰ https://pvarticles.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-gospel-according-to-birds-and-lilies.html  

Each of these moments—whether in the rustle of wings, the chatter of babblers, or the stillness of a stunned tailorbird—reminds me that God’s watchful care is never distant. He is near in every fragile heartbeat of creation, teaching us to notice, to nurture, and to trust.


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1 comment:

Philipose Vaidyar Scribbles said...

π‘πžπœπžπ’π―πžπ 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐖𝐀:

"Great brother,
Such a beautiful reminder to trust God and live faithfully. Really spoke to my heart.
Thank you for sharing this. It’s so true faith is about trusting God and doing our part with love.
This message really touched me. A good reminder to keep our eyes on God and live with purpose.
Very meaningful words. Faith is not just believing, it’s living it out every day. Thanks"
- Christopher Paulraj, Chennai