Be a Wildflower

From Country Rose Cottage Facebook page.

I recently became aware of a lovely book out this year titled: "The Way of the Wildflower." Written and illustrated by Ruth Chou Simons, it is Gospel Meditations to Unburden your Anxious Soul. 

I have always loved wildflowers. I love driving along and seeing them in the fields and along the roadway. They're just special to me. Nobody human cares for them. Our Heavenly Father provides all they need as is written in Luke 12:27: "Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. (Luke 22-28)

In Simons' introduction she writes: "As I've studied the Scriptures and walked the wildflower-strewn mountains near my home, I've come to some conclusions about their ways and how they grow. Wildflowers are: dependent . . . free . . . resilient . . . unhurried and beloved. Is it any wonder, then, that Jesus tells us to consider the wildflowers that grow in fields, woods, and mountains as our example for trusting  God for everything we need?

"In every struggle, unknown, fear, and fight we face, we can know the comfort of our Faither's care, which unburdens our anxious souls. We can walk in the ways of dependency, freedom, resilience, unhurriedness, and, thankfully, belovedness."

I'm almost half way through the book and have enjoyed the meditations and descriptions of a wildflower after each meditation, like the Snowdrops: "Snowdrops--white, bell-shaped flowers-are symbols of hope and harbingers of spring as they literally pop up through the snow. How do these little flowers survive the cold, snow, and even ice? Built-in protection given to them by their Creator. Snowdrops have literal antifreeze proteins designed to protect them in extremely cold temperatures. When you feel fear creeping in, may the snowdrop remind you: Do not fear. Your Creator will provide for your strength and protection too."

Or the Honeysuckle: "Have you ever taken a walk in the country or woodlands in the spring when honeysuckle is in full bloom? Its sweet fragrance permeates the air, and you can often smell it long before you see it. When you do lay eyes on it, you'll find it climbing trees and hugging fence rails, bursting forth with its beautiful flowers. If you find yourself struggling to let go of the past, think of these persistent climbers. Take a step forward in faith and keep pressing onward."

It's a delightful book to read through, and be encouraged and inspired by, that God will care for you as He does the wildflowers. Even more, because you are His special creation and a child of His Kingdom.

Be a wildflower!

By His Grace . . .