“Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,

When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,

I draw the closer to Him; from care He sets me free:

His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.

His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.”

– Lyrics, Civilla D. Martin

These are the words of the third verse of this hymn.  I bet right now the tune is filling your head, the music was written by Charles H. Gabriel.  This is one of those songs that is a heart song, that is to be sung with emotion.  It is a favorite hymn of mine because it reminds me of God’s wonderful providence and care.  This verse may address the struggles we have mentally and emotionally with all that is going on during our daily lives.  We get mentally tired, we get discouraged with just the continuation of all the restrictions, we can even be tempted to quit caring because the light at the end of the tunnel seems so dim.  God knows our feelings, our struggles and gently reminds us that this is what the world offers, but in Him the best is yet to come.  He then whispers that He cares for the seemingly insignificant sparrows and their daily lives, so how much more will He care for you and your life.  Luke 12:6-7 says, “Aren’t five sparrows sold for two pennies?  Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight.  Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted.  Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”  God values all life and He most definitely cares for you when things seem good and going well or when things seem weary, tiring, or even discouraging.  Remember God’s provision, His great love for you and that He will meet your needs.  Then you’ll be able to sing the chorus of the song loud and clear like a sparrow on a beautiful spring day in praise to our God:

“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.”