I have been very uneven in my participation in Spiritual Journey Thursday so far this year, but I felt I really needed to participate this month (even though I'm a day late). Carol, our host, just lost her husband, and yet is able to post about blossoming. So if she can, I can too.
Here in Central Uganda we don't have the same seasons as in the northern hemisphere, but this is rainy season, and the abundant rain contributes to the constant greenness of our area. And yes, blossoming of one kind or another all year round. Here are some recent blossom photos (all taken in April):
When I went looking for Bible verses about flowers, I found that most of them are about the temporary nature of these beautiful blossoms. Like our lives on earth, flowers don't last forever, but while they are here, we can enjoy them. And as Luke 12:27 says, "Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these." Even in our short-lived days, God takes care of us.
Although it isn't really spring here, it is definitely exam season, and that's keeping me extremely busy. But nevertheless, here's to blossoming in May! Check out what everyone else is posting here.
Ruth, we, like flowers, are only here for a limited time, but like flower seeds spread and bring about new growth, our interactions with others can bring about growth in others. Bob
ReplyDeleteRuth, thanks for joining in with your unique flower photos. I also appreciate the way flowers let us know that even though life can be short, there is still reason to blossom and shine.
ReplyDeleteRuth, I am so glad that you participated today, Flowers in Uganda are so bright and beautiful. It is a wonder to gaze at the scenery you provided. Flowers do not last for the full seasons but they certainly provide me with excitement. I think this spring and summer, I will be my gardens' caregiver, like I did for Richard. It imay be difficult to care for those afflicted like Richard but it is the right thing to do for those we love. On the last day of Richard's life, he allowed me to feed him, making me so happy that he was trying to build stamina. I have that memory and will cherish it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteRuth: Beautiful flowers! I pray we honor the beauty in one another. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteRuth, it's good to see you here today with the lesson on the lack of (what we think of as typical) seasons in Uganda, your rainy and green seasons, and those vibrant recent blooms. Thanks for the reminder of our short-lived days, and God's glorious care of us. I had similar thoughts as I wrote today too (also a day late.)
ReplyDeleteGod does take care of us. Thanks for sharing your words and your blossoms from Uganda with us. I especially love the green and yellow one and the shadows you captured wth your final shot.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with exam season. Does that mean that a vacation season is near?
The biblical references to flowers and grass really are about the temporary nature...yet they return each year, new. It is interesting to me how Rose of Sharon and Lily of the Valley came to represent Christ, who is eternal.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos. I've been meaning to take verses into each day with more intention. I'm taking this verse for today. Thank you, Ruth!
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