Standing Tall in the promises of God
There it was.
Unassuming.
Full of confidence as it had the audacity to brighten up the dark earth.
Whilst out walking recently with my family we all stopped in our tracks as we suddenly spotted it. It changed the whole landscape. Caught us off-guard.
A lone daffodil daring to flower before January was even out.
In the bleakness of the brown earth it stood proud.
“That’s far too early” I pondered aloud.
A gentle reminder
Then God spoke.
A flower doesn’t bud too soon. A daffodil doesn’t subscribe to a pre-planned schedule. It blooms when it is ready. When everything comes together. All in perfect timing. The synthesis of spring is not dependent on human conditions. The colour will come when it is ready.
And when it does we will marvel. We will celebrate. We will applaud the beauty of it all.
Remember this though, the same is true for you lovely one.
The synthesis of spring is not dependent on human conditions
Colour is Coming
You need not push or force the flowering. Do not be tempted to burst through the cold, wet soil prematurely. Trust that it is serving a purpose. Fuelling the future as it feeds the flower.
Your beauty will come. The colour will be restored.
Trust the process. Trust the Gardener. Trust the One who created it all. He will ensure that it works in symbiotic unity. His promises will come to pass and you will stand tall.
Let Him break the earth. He will call you out, in time, to display your unique colour to all around you.
While you wait
What can you do while you wait to bloom? In season of dormancy it is important to invest wisely.
Use your time to read your Bible.
Take a few moments to sing a new (or already existing!) worship song. This is one of our current faves
Make space to write a letter to God telling Him of your hopes and dreams.
Encourage others. Our brand new postcards will help with this one!
They make great gifts and will be sure to brighten up someone's day.
Build yourself and others up by speaking out the promises of God.
However you are preparing for your next season you can rest assured that spring is coming. Your time to bloom is on its way beautiful one!
