Consider the Lilies

A friend gave me a small clump of moonflowers, a variety of evening primrose. On many evenings, after the sun has disappeared from the horizon and a little light remains, I wait, thrilled with anticipation. Tightly closed buds look as if they would be days from opening; but as I watch, a stem begins to quiver a bit and soon the sides of the buds begin to burst open, showing little slits of yellow. In front of my eyes, the closed petals open into flowers. Sometimes one at a time, sometimes several at a time, the moonflowers open. My delight never diminishes.

Recently, my husband and I have been experiencing a difficult time, yet through it all we have been conscious of the prayers of many people and the faithfulness of God. The unfathomable reliability and dependability of God is like the brightness of those yellow flowers, opening in the darkness. Both bring a burst of joy, a sense of awe and the security of knowing that God is working in even the darkest situations of our lives.

Prayer: Creator God, how delightful it is to discover that you bring blossoms in the night and hope to the dark times of our lives so that we are conscious of your presence and love! Amen