Zinnias
“O magnify the Lord with me,
let us exalt God’s name together.”
--A request to sing of God’s goodness
A couple weeks ago, I started planting flower seeds. Most of them are from our flowers last year. Some of them have quite a history, connecting us with special people in our lives.
• Today the story of the Zinnia seeds. We decided to buy some new seeds for our zinnia bed. These zinnias don’t have much of a story that connects with the past except that Grandma loved zinnias which is enough of a reason to plant them. I didn't have good luck with the first planting so I’m hopeful the second round provides some hearty plants for outdoor work in a few weeks.
• The zinnias connect us with the known and unknown of our tomorrows. We have some idea what to expect -- we’ve grown zinnias in the past and the packet told us how tall they would be. What we don’t know is what color each of these plants will be. The zinnia is a lot like life. The rhythm of life goes on daily, but we can’t be certain about the rhythms tomorrow will present.
• Today is Thursday. Receive life as it comes to you today, regardless of the exact colors/challenges you experience. Know that a Holy God accompanies you and join me in calling on the name of the Lord.
--Ben Keckler
04.01.10
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