Does God speak through yellow birds!

I’ve resisted writing this post for a long time. Honestly, I didn’t want people to think I’d lost my mind. But the story is too powerful not to share.

Every summer, my back porch becomes my office. I love working in our backyard, surrounded by the pond, birds, and the occasional visit from other wildlife. Even though we live in a fairly large neighborhood, our little corner is quiet and peaceful—a perfect setting for prayer, reflection, and writing.

A “Spiritual Cul-de-Sac”

About a year ago, I was sitting on the porch, talking to God. I was in what our pastor, Aaron Brockett of TPCC, calls a “spiritual cul-de-sac.” It’s that place where you feel like God has led you down a dead-end road and you’re not sure why—or if you somehow took a wrong turn.

That morning, I was reading Matthew 7:7:

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

Praying this back to the Lord, I said:

“God, could you please send me a sign that I’m on the right path? Is it too much to ask that You send a little yellow bird to confirm it?”

Yes, I know—that sounds unusual. Hang with me.

I sat and waited. Fifteen… twenty minutes passed. I fixated on a tree in the corner of the yard, watching for that yellow bird. Then—deep in the branches—I saw it. A flash of bright yellow. As quickly as it appeared, it flew away, almost as if to say, “Well done, my son.”

The moment filled me with a peace “that transcends all understanding” (Philippians 4:7).

Was That Really God?

Later, I began to question myself. Was that really God? Was it just coincidence? But since that day, yellow birds have visited our backyard regularly.

I don’t make major life decisions based on whether a yellow bird shows up—but their appearances have been timely and meaningful.

Here are two more stories.

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Lisa’s First Encounter

For months, Lisa had only heard my stories about the yellow bird. She hadn’t experienced it herself—and like some of you reading this, she may have thought it was a little far-fetched.

Then, a few weeks ago, Lisa was sitting on the back porch praying. She felt God prompting her: “Look up. Open your eyes.” She hesitated, but finally obeyed.

Immediately, she texted me:

“Saw your yellow bird while I was praying for you. God said, ‘open your eyes,’ and NO JOKE—it flew into the birch tree! Wow!”

Later, when I got home, she told me the story. I smiled, sensing her hesitation to fully believe what had happened. Quietly, I prayed, “Lord, humor me—send two little yellow birds while we’re talking.”

Within minutes, Lisa gasped and nearly jumped out of her chair. She had just seen two yellow birds.

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The Front-Yard Visit

Normally, the yellow birds show up in our backyard. But one day, I was in my upstairs office facing the front yard—paying bills.

If you know our story, you know that financial security has been something we’ve had to continually surrender to God. That day, I saw another cash-flow shortfall on the horizon. I prayed for reassurance.

Right then, outside my window, a yellow bird landed in the tree. Instantly, that same peace washed over me.

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What I’ve Learned

In the past week, I’ve researched and learned we’re not alone—God has used birds to speak to many people. I’m careful not to treat the yellow bird as a formula or a superstition. But I do see it as one of the unique ways God chooses to remind me of His presence and His care.

If you feel stuck in a “spiritual cul-de-sac,” I encourage you to:

1. Be thankful for where you are, even if it feels like a dead end.

2. Open your spiritual eyes and ears—God may be speaking in unexpected ways.

3. Be still long enough to notice.

He is speaking. The question is: are we listening?

God bless,
Chris

7 responses to “Does God speak through yellow birds!”

1. Will God help you buy Pacers tickets? | Chris D. Arnold says:

   11/02/2013 at 2:57 pm

   […] some, today’s story may seem a bit out there like my “yellow birds” story. For me, however, I’ll simply say “thank you Father, Son, and Holy Spirit […]

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2. Antonio Pierce says:

   05/02/2023 at 7:54 am

   Before reading this God spoke to me this morning through 2 yellow birds after I asked him if he’d ever spoke through birds at all. I felt him say it is because however fierce, a Bird’s song is never silenced by the storm it is merely quieted for a moment but the once it is over their song feel up the skies with their beautiful boast to the air and elements as though to say, “not today.” “Oh, you of little faith are you not of much more value then they?”

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   • chrisarnold says:

     05/02/2023 at 8:24 am

     Thanks for sharing! Keep the faith!

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3. Miriam says:

   05/06/2024 at 4:58 am

   After reading your story, I asked the Lord to give a sign that I’m on the right path. I don’t normally asked for signs, but because I’m travelling to a country I believe the Lord spoke to me about, I asked for a sign just like you did. But instead of asking for a yellow bird I ask for an emperor penguin. I’ll let you know when I see it.

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   • chrisarnold says:

     05/06/2024 at 7:28 am

     Thanks for sharing! As these are mostly found in Antarctica, I hope you’re traveling there or expecting God’s confirmation through means that may not be a physical emperor penguin. Look forward to hearing the story!

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4. Marjorie Lucas says:

   07/05/2025 at 8:32 am

   When my mom died I was traveling back from her funeral. I asked for a sign she was safe. I asked for an eagle because I knew that would really signify she was ok. I just so happened to pass by an Eagle state park sign, then heard the work eagle in a song I was listening to. Then a few minutes after the truck next to me had an eagle on it and it was part of the trucks company name!

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   • chrisarnold says:

     07/05/2025 at 8:45 am

     God is good! Thanks for sharing!

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