The grasslands of the wilderness
become a lush pasture,
and the hillsides blossom with joy.
Psalm 65:12
And meadow flowers bloom for you,
In vibrant yellows and brilliant blues.
Spring comes early in the Texas Hill Country. February brings the grape-scented, purple clusters of the Mountain Laurel. Then the infamous Blue Bonnets emerge from their five-petaled leaves. Mexican Hats and Indian Blankets add their yellows and reds, along with Winecups and Indian Paintbrush. Soon the Crepe Myrtles, Esperanzas, and Pride of Barbados join in the color parade.
When Scripture describes the blessings that come from our Heavenly Father it often does so with descriptions of wastelands blossoming and flowers blooming (Isaiah 35:1-2). In times of trials and exile, he comforts with promises of well-watered gardens (Isaiah 51:3, Jeremiah 31:12). Jesus contrasts the care our Father has for the lilies to his greater care for us (Matthew 6:28-30). Indeed, our Father gives us Jesus, the Lily of the Valley as his greatest blessing (Song of Songs 2:1) .
Pause and take time to smell the roses. Visit the countryside in bloom, a botanical garden, or a flower shop. Consider the array of colorful blooms. Notice their varied scents, the shape of their petals, and the feelings that they evoke. What might our Father be speaking to you in this moment?
Praise our Heavenly Father for the beauty he brings in the springtime. Praise him for his Son, Jesus, the Lily of the Valley, the fairest in all the garden.
Pray.
Heavenly Father,
You are the Flower Bloomer.
May the things I do every day be done for you.
Amen.
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