Flowers and Life
“O magnify the Lord with me,
let us exalt God’s name together.”
--A request to sing of God’s goodness
Last month I started planting flower seeds. Some 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. This year we bought some new seeds for our zinnia bed. These zinnias don’t have much of a story that connects with the past. Some seed company packaged them and now most of them are several inches tall. I’m just certain they are anxiously awaiting their arrival into the earth where they can grow and bloom, providing us with fresh cut flowers throughout the summer.
• 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 Wednesday. 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
04.04.12
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