This weekend I spent time in Greenville celebrating 16 years of marriage. I took the pictures above in the Fall Springs Park. As I walked enjoying the beauty of the spring flowers, scriptures came to mind.
Do Not Worry
Matthew 6:25-34
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
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. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
The beautiful array of flowers brought comfort to my mind. Spring always reminds me that God is amazing. He created our beautiful world and He provides for me. He will provide for you too.
I hope this reminder blessed you today.
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Too tired to fight
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JD wrote these lines in this post that struck so close to my heart:
“While our times in the heat of battle are good for instruction and growth in our own lives, it’s not always about us. What God is doing in and through our struggles is often for the instruction, edification and evangelism of the rest of the world.”
I also love this scripture that she shared:
2 Corinthians 4:6-7 (ESV)
“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.”
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Mary, spring certainly is a reminder of our amazing, loving God and His care for all of His creation. What beautiful photos! And happy belated anniversary. Have a great weekend.
Donna Reidland recently posted…Questions & The Heart | This Week on Soul Survival
Ahh! I love seeing spring flowers (although we don’t get too many here in the desert). But they comfort me, nonetheless–if flowers can thrive in a dry area, I can thrive where God plants me, too!
Anita Ojeda recently posted…Tips and Tricks for Your Next Extreme Hike
Anita, so true. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Lesson of Spring’s Beauty, Do Not Worry
I love Greenville! So glad you had a chance to get away to celebrate! May you be blessed with many more years together.
Thank you too for your kinds words on last week’s post. That encourages this writer’s heart! #HopePrevails!
Dr. Michelle Bengtson recently posted…Remember Who You Are: 10 Scriptures to Remind You of Your True Identity
Michelle, you are so welcome. I really loved your post. Thanks for linking up.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Lesson of Spring’s Beauty, Do Not Worry
Happy Anniversary! Glad you could get away and celebrate. Beautiful pictures and reminder not to worry.
I really appreciated that reminder today… & I hope you had a lovely wedding anniversary!
Thank you for hosting!
Jennifer
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I hope you had a great weekend! Thanks for hosting!
Maree, Lisa, and Jennifer, thanks so much for your continued support and stopping by.
I find it easy to see God in the springtime as well. So much new growth and bright colors! The challenge is to still see him as clearly in the dead of winter. 🙂 But hopefully we won’t have to deal with that again until another 7 months or so!
Lisa notes recently posted…5 Books I Recommend – April 2018
Lisa, so true, but I love the quiet and rest of winter that I find in Him. Thanks for stopping by.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Lesson of Spring’s Beauty, Do Not Worry
Happy Anniversary!!! I love visiting Greenville and our friends that moved there several years ago. It is a beautiful city filled with a lot of amazing and fun things to see and do. I love all your pictures and of course your reminder and Scriptures to not worry. Blessings and thanks for the Linkup 🙂
Debbie Kitterman recently posted…Blessed 8 Ways to Sunday: Those Who Mourn & Tune In Thursday #58
Debbie, you welcome. Greenville is my hometown where I was born. Thanks for stopping by.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Lesson of Spring’s Beauty, Do Not Worry
A great reminder Ms. Mary and some beautiful pictures of God’s masterpieces :0) Haope you have a wonderful week!
Aileen, thanks for your well wishes. I hope you have great week too.
Happy Anniversary! That looks like such a beautiful place to enjoy your weekend. I am so happy to see the spring flowers there, because it means we will eventually have some here farther north also. And to remember those verses of reassurance from Jesus is so good for me today, through my husband’s rehab process. Thank you for this great link-up! Blessings to you today!
Bettie, I will pray for your husband’s recovery. Thank you for your support.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Lesson of Spring’s Beauty, Do Not Worry
Happy anniversary! I lived in Greenville for 14 years when we were first married – it’s still one of my favorite places. Beautiful flowers, and a needed reminder that the God who created them is worthy of our trust.
Barbara Harper recently posted…Trusting a Good, Kind, Wise Father Even When We Don’t Understand
Barbara, it is a small world. I grew up in Greenville in the 1980s and worked for the school district in the late 90s. Thanks for stopping by.
Mary Hill recently posted…#LMMLinkup: Lesson of Spring’s Beauty, Do Not Worry
It’s so wonderful that God has created flowers and then given us words through His Son that turn the gorgeous blooms into icons of His glorious care and provision for us!
Congratulations on your anniversary!
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You are such a blessing to me! Thank you so much for this community!
Michele and JD thanks for your support this week. I really enjoy your posts each week.