Daily Gratitude Year 13 - Day 89: Today, I am grateful for reminders "to be."
It is easy to get caught up in chaos. Romans 12:12 is like a balm to my soul.
"Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying."
It is good guidance for daily living in good times and in hard times. The spring flowers in this pot made me smile. I love the Gerbera daisy! The sister my brother chose for me loves them, too. They are so happy and encouraging.
I think loving daisies is one of the reasons I have become obsessed with my zinnias. It all began with shared seeds from my life-long friend, Roxanne. Flowers are not instant. Seeds require hope and patience.
When we are faithful to tend the seed with the most basic needs... the miracle happens. How a seed that is hard and lifeless becomes a beautiful flower, tree, or food will always be a mystery to me.
To be a seed is simply "to be." To be planted, growing, and strengthened by the struggle to survive, which in gardening terms is called pruning. Even in the painful places, were are reminded "to be." Especially in the trials.
Today, I am grateful for reminders "to be."
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