Blooming in the shade

The days have grown long now
the vegetable garden begins to explode
with the promise of fruits to come.
Yes, these are the practical plants
seeds that are transformed into body nourishment
for ourselves and others.

Like any other farmer, Rick, the gardener,

does his daily, or twice daily, or thrice daily walkabout

checking progress, whispering prayers

exhaling words of thanksgiving.

These last few days

there has been time for the frills
the colour and chaos of flowers.
We planted in baskets, containers and beds
and I do my daily, or twice daily, or thrice daily walkabout
taken with beauty, whispering prayers
exhaling words of praise.

I hear His voice in these gardens

see the creative work of His hands.

Each flower unique in its thriving

those needing heat do not scorch in the sun

while others demand shade's cooling touch.

He Is, always

both my light and my shelter

I bloom beneath the shadow of His love.

The Lord himself watches over you!

The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.

 Psalm 121:5 NLT

 

Joining Jennifer in celebrating His God-incidences

also walking in community with Emily and the redeemed

 

New life

For as the soil makes the sprout come up

and a garden causes seeds to grow,

so the Sovereign LORD

will make righteousness and praise

spring up before all nations.

Isaiah 61:11 NIV

 

Taking time, with Sandy, to simply be