I will never
leave you, nor forsake you.
Joshua 1:5
Last month, while jeeping on an alpine trail
at 12,500 feet altitude, I was astounded at the bounty of glorious
flowers. There were natural-formed
bouquets of golden sunflowers, delicate lavender blooms scattered among them,
and an array of pink and white blossoms peeking around the rocks.
How does all this beauty survive in this poor
soil, high, cold, and rocky environment?
Have you ever noticed in yourself, and in
others, the most spiritual growth and beautiful fruits have come out of life’s
most difficult situations?
Those places where the going is tough, rocks
and boulders seem to block every move? Where the winds of loneliness chill you, and there doesn’t seem to be
enough oxygen in deep breaths or sighs? You know God loves you, but, some moments you feel weak, weary, and
worried. These times in my life have
grown me more than the bright periods of sunshine and happiness.
In the struggles, Jesus has been there in so
many ways to gently goad, guide, and grow me. He has been my generous, loving shepherd, and
encourager in the bleak places.
Thank you, Father, that You have not wasted our bleak, struggling
times. With You, even our rocky times
are fertile with spiritual growth.
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