Looking back to the pruning (04.05.23) that I did not want to do...
the pruning that hurt me to do...that probably didn't feel so great to this hydrangea either...
Did it suffer? Do plants feel things? Am I personifying a plant *way* too much so I can make a point?
Yes. Of course I am!
But, Look how much growth has occurred in just three short weeks!
So much new life!
I wish I could say that much fresh newness happens to me that quickly.
That's not usually the case.
But there is always room for growing.
Thankful that the LORD always has room for me to grow.
Even when I'm suffering. Maybe especially in times of suffering.
Even suffering that does not seem to make sense.
I did not want to get out of my very comfortable bed this morning to go to church.
But God had so much goodness waiting for me there!
Goodness in His people, the words of songs we sang, and this teaching on suffering...
Steve Teter
(click on the title above if you'd like to listen and be encouraged too)
"Who among you fears the LORD
and obeys the voice of His servant?
Let him who walks in darkness
and has no light
trust in the name of the LORD
and rely on His God."
Isaiah 50:10
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