Lilies of the Field

Many of you have told me you love my pictures. While I am taking a break from my weekly posting, I did come across some pictures I took while at Longwood Garden's a few years ago. Today, while it is pouring rain, I was reminded of the waterlilies that I love to photograph if I go during summer or fall. They are gorgeous and the detail in each one can't be captured on film. Let the words of Matthew give you encouragement and peace this week, as well as, the pictures of His creation. Many of you are going through big issues right now. Sometimes we forget just how much we are loved, cared for and planned for. God has this. He knew it was coming and He is preparing you and helping you through it.

Matthew 6:28-30 NLT - "Any why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?"

 

 

God sees that the wildflowers have everything they need. Today, He is sending rain for them to have plenty to drink while the months of hazy and hot summer days are around the corner. He will send the sunshine so they don't drown in too much water. While some of my pictures are of waterlilies that live in constant water, they also need the right things in order for them to thrive and He will see to it.

 

Are we not much more precious to Him then flowers? How do we know you ask? He sent His Son to save us. So, while I know that there are things that frustrate us, worry us, scare us, consume our thoughts, He has a plan and a purpose for it or it would not be happening. He is not a time waster. He cares more about your character than your happiness. So, maybe the situation you are in isn't fun, it just may be building character. Have a blessed week!