A refreshing mist cooled my face as we reached our Yellowstone hiking destination and were overtaken with wonder and awe. The falls were spectacular and the sound of rushing water was music to my soul. Then something unexpected caught my eye. On a splintered log across the rushing water, a tiny bouquet of moss, grasses, and purple wildflowers bloomed—a florist’s masterpiece planted by no human hand.
An arrangement whose beauty surpasses that of the most prestigious florist. Moss, grasses, flowering wildflowers, set in a driftwood vase.
Breathtaking!
I printed this picture and reference it when I need a reminder of grit and resilience.
But also – PROVISION.
And familiar scripture with gentle reminders.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
The Master florist created this bouquet, even if in the most unlikely of places. He provided the sunlight, the water, the every need.
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:28-31
Grit, determination, survival mode.
How quickly I rush to control a situation. To prove that I can bloom where planted.
But what I need most isn’t to fix, strive, or push through.
Sometimes I just need to pause.
To notice the wildflowers.
To remember that survival doesn’t always come from struggle.
