A Garden in the Mountains

After the mountains of Alaska begin shedding their heavy white coats,
the tundra bursts forth in bloom.

No one plants flowers on the mountainside,
but the bloom of wildflowers is still as predictable as spring itself.

Blue lupine, bright pink fireweed and many other colorful varieties announce that winter has departed.

Dark, gloomy days are gradually replaced with more and more light.
By midsummer, the days extend almost until dawn.

In the twilight’s glow, this mountain garden flourishes along endless miles of pristine wilderness.

Every time the sun rises, the seasons change, and the flowers bloom,

all of nature seems to be announcing,

“God is faithful.”

In a world of human-made chaos, God is dependable, not only in matters of creation, but in our personal lives as well.

Remembering God’s dependability is helpful, especially when circumstances are not going our way.

When divorce rips the marriage vows or the doctor diagnoses cancer or
the telephone call delivers shocking news,

we often wonder if God has forgotten us.

Yet when we reflect upon the past events of our lives, we can trace His faithful provision.

Just as He adorns the lilies of the field, He will take care of our concerns. So, we need not be anxious. When difficulties arise, we can pray, knowing the Master Gardener is always there, year in and year out.

Just as spring follows winter and renews a harsh landscape, our Jehovah Jireh –
the Lord who provides – brings peace to still the turmoil in our hearts and
newfound joy with the blessing of each day.

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Finding God, you have no need to seek peace,
for He Himself is your peace.
(Frances J. Roberts)