A Lesson in Flowers

Beth came in from dumping out the scrap bucket and handed me a little bunch of white flowers that put me in mind of stars.

“I’ve never seen these in our yard before. They’re so pretty, and since Dad said he might mow tonight, I wanted to pick them before they were cut down.”

I don’t know how many flowers do this, a lot I imagine, but these ones open during the day and are closed at night. Beth was relieved to see them open the next day as she feared that picking them had ruined them. That was last week.

The girls and I went for a walk near where the in-laws live. Again, Beth couldn’t resist picking a pretty little Buttercup and giving it to me. Then along the way, Laura did the same. By the time we reached our car the flowers were wilted.

“You may as well toss them,” Beth said, “they look about dead.”

“They’ll perk up in some water,” I said, putting them on the dash where I’d see them and remember to tend to them when we got home.

They were standing straight and tall in their glass of water the following morning.

Lessons learned from these flowers:

1. Open up to Jesus, Light of the world, and shut out the darkness that opposes Him. Close yourself to mainstream media, social media, doctor’s reports that are contrary to God’s word concerning you, the well meaning advice of those dearest to you that don’t line up to the Word, and especially the toxic chatter that may be taking place in your mind. Take a break. Be still. Make the time to listen to what God is saying. Malachi 4:2 says, “But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings…” We know Jesus is the Son of God, but isn’t it interesting to find here that He is referred to as the Sun of righteousness? Open up and get your daily dose of the Sun today!
2. In John 4:7-15 Jesus has an in depth discussion at a well with a Samaritan woman about water. Not just any water, but “the gift of God”. The water He offers He calls “living water” and says whoever drinks it “will never thirst”. “But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life,” says Jesus. Now that’s water worth drinking!

I know this seems simple for God’s Word Girl, perhaps even a little trite, but I like to look at things around me and learn simple life lessons from them; or, be reminded of things I’ve learned. I’ve had many an epiphany going through life with this type of outlook and you will, too.

Are you feeling frazzled? Frustrated? Fatigued? Then join me in taking a lesson from the flowers: Let’s open ourselves up to the gift of God, the Son, and take and drink from the water He offers.