Consider the Flowers
Luke 12, 27-28 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!
Remember when we were just starting out? It seemed like we’d never be able to pay our bills and get ahead, let alone keep up. Money was tight, extras were non-existent and we worried...often. We worked hard. We worked often. We struggled and we learned through it.
Our sons and daughters are likely in that stage right now where money is tight and worry is ever-present. Yet, God knows exactly what they need and when they need it. He is good to provide, yet so often, we all forget that. As parents, we need to grab those opportunities to remind and encourage them.
Why is it that we doubt? Well, we’re human. We’re fragile and frail. We fear that THIS time will be different. Yet God is unchanging. He is eternal and He is full of lovingkindness for us.
If God is kind and loving enough to bless us with fields of wildflowers in all their glory, just to bring us beauty and joy, He can certainly bring exactly what we need at the right time.
We can either worry, or trust Him. We can camp out in uncertainty and wrap ourselves with anxiety, or we can settle into the comfort of confidence and trust in our God who is able to do more than we could ask or imagine.
What will our sons and daughters choose today? What will we encourage them with? Here’s a challenge; send your son or daughter a picture of wildflowers and our scripture verse for the day. Encourage them that each time they look at the picture...or see a flower today, to use it as a reminder that God sees them, He knows them and He will provide what they need at the right time. Tell them to be anxious for nothing.
“Father, I pray that You would bring calm to (name)’s anxious heart. Lord, encourage them and reassure them that You see and understand their needs. You don’t promise You will make things easy, but You do promise You will provide. Help (name) to trust You. Help them to rest in You and to calm their heart with the assurance that You are good and kind. Remind them with the beauty of flowers today- help them to take notice and when they do, to smile and thank You for Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Pray without ceasing.