"I went down to the garden of nuts to see the verdure of the valley, to see whether the vine had budded And the pomegranates had bloomed."
Song of Songs 6:11
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Another thing I've been asking myself is "am I blooming or am I just growing?". Growing is good, don't get me wrong, but if a plant just grows it never accomplishes its true purpose...to bloom. When a plant blooms it proves that it has reached full maturity. It's beauty is admired by all passer-by's or perhaps it is plucked and given away to one deserving of it. Am I blooming right here, right now or am I content with just growing? Am I being used where I'm planted or am I "saving" my service for something worth-while? Is not every place of service worth-while if it is for Jesus? These are thoughts that have been on my head of late. What are some of yours?
"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
Colossians 3:17
Learning to delight in Jesus,
Hannah
Wow, I love this post. Lately I have been struggling because I want so much to "do great things" for God. First my Dad, and now you encourage me to "bloom where I am planted". I am now trying to serve the Lord where I am. And I know that as I dive through the doors He has already opened, He will open new doors where I can serve Him. =)
ReplyDeleteAnd besides, becoming a home-maker is already a great thing to do for God! When, Lord willing, we are wives and mothers, we will be chef, maid, play-mate, nurse, servant, adviser, gardener (yes, I know you don't like gardening, and this one isn't necessarily for everyone!), teacher, listener, and everything else imaginable! How did people decide that was a small thing?
His Princess,
Jaime