Endeavor

Consider the lilies of the field

The fish go wandering in raiment fair

Without a worry, without a care

Beneath the waves they flit and flash

Their beauty nestled in a splash

 

The sparrow braves the sky and dares

To ride the currents of the air

She gathers feathers for her nest

And does not care how she is dressed

 

The lily grows from seeds cast down

From pockets onto stony ground

It does not work or weave its colors

And yet it stands above all others

 

All these creatures, arrayed in splendor

Think not of want or need or tender

God alone each day renews

And how much more He cares for you

 

-Zoe Richardson

Author's Note

This popped into my head while attending a performance of "Cats."

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Yes, Solomon in all his splendor was not arrayed as one of these and if God so clothe the grass...beautiful thoughts. I enjoyed this Zoe! I love all things in nature, the bold, beautiful and even the dangerous. Gila monsters are gorgeous lizards but I wouldn't want to be bitten by one. I get so excited just to see the brilliant little five-lined skinks running across my porch. My daughter and I encountered a broad-head skink on our porch one day that let us get really close but we were careful not to make him feel threatened. We did examine his feet and body in detail. We also caught a huge praying mantis one day and held him before releasing him back onto a nearby bush. He seemed completely unafraid.

[Zoe Richardson]

I used to pick up moths and locusts and tgive impromptu science lessons. Snakes, too. Black snakes, garter snakes, green grass snakes. I enjoy nature more in cooler weather. Alabama gets dang hot after March and stays that way until November. Thank you for your visit and your compliments. They mean so much!

[M. J. Smith]

I have not thought of that scripture for some time. Food, shelter, clothing that is adequate, reliable transportation, a family to share it with... Seems to me I have all that a man can wish for. All that matters anyway. Thank you for reminding me.

[lightsong]

"beauty nestled" gonna steal this! so beautiful. Wonderful verses my dear but You nailed it with your wisdom on the last one, "Think not of want or need or tender" want comes form a human need, need comes from lack, tender... well it is tender lol, I mean if we looked inside us we will not feel the lack because we already have it all inside us, we are already loved and protected from God. the words are easy to say but the work is more to do.

[Zoe Richardson]

Steal away! I am so glad you liked this. We don't always stop to consider how cared for we truly are. I'm glad you took the time to read and find wisdom in my words.

[lightsong]

Oh! Thank You and You are so welcome my dear :>

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Zoe.
"All these creatures, arrayed in splendor
Think not of want or need or tender
God alone each day renews
And how much more He cares for you"
I loved the above lines. It is amazing how nature can heal, how nature take care of her own. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Zoe Richardson]

We are not the grass, which is daily cut and then blows away in the wind. We are not the flowers who bloom one day and then fade. We are more than nature, as we have the breath of God in us. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Zoe.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Beautifull written! The message of how God will take care of us all is loud and clear! Wonderful imagery!

[Zoe Richardson]

Thank you! Your words are very much appreciated. There is such hope in knowing how we are cared for. I hope you found that hope here!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

It was a blessing and comfort to read, and you are welcome!

[Sami Khalil]

Indeed as you portray marvelously. The Handiwork and art work of the Creator. They enrich our lives with beauty and meaning. All have a purpose and meaning; all in the larger scheme of life.
Wonderful!

[Zoe Richardson]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and thoughtful comments. When we see the love and care the Creator put into nature, we can be assured he loves and cares for us. I am glad you found that meaning in my words!

[Sami Khalil]

Absolutely true! You are so welcome.