The Flower Garden
I was working with my flowers this week and noticed some were looking pretty droopy (yes...that's the technical term, haha). Of course, water was needed, but I also observed that when the sunlight came out and shined directly on them, they started to perk up. Literally, their leaves and petals opened and faced the sun.
It reminded me of how we can be in that same state (state of mind) that is, and our countenance has gotten a little "droopy" from time to time. Our posture hunched over, only to have a viewpoint of what's right beneath our feet. For me, the first thing that tends to go is my JOY. When I notice that I have little strength and a grateful heart is lacking...it's time to spend some more time in the SON, as He lifts our head and reminds us of His eternal perspective.
His Words...
Numbers 6:24-26- The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Nehemiah 8:10- The joy of the Lord is your strength.
Romans 15:13- May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Psalm 16:11- You make known to me the path of life, in your presence there is fullness of joy,
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 3:3- But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.
God speaks to us in many different ways, but one of my favorites is through His creation. May this remind you, that He sees YOU, His face shines upon you, and in HIS Presence there is fullness of JOY! ❤
