A Growing Garden

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God, you are the author of all growing things. 
       The delicate designs, the bold colors and the wonderful taste.

Your hand is in every plant that we see.
       Tomatoes that are round and firm.
       Peas that are many in one.
       Berries that are soft and sweet.

You have created so many different ways to bring joy to our lives.
       Through the plants that give food for our bodies.
       Through the flowers that give inspiration and hope.

We can make a place for plants in the soil.
       We can keep the weeds away from the roots and
       the insects from destroying green leaves.

Our labor gives the ability for your gifts of color, food and beauty
       to be in our lives.

We can be like a "well-watered garden", like a spring whose waters
       never fail.

We can have color and design in our lives with the sunshine and
       rain of Jesus and His power.

A spring keeps flowing, just as the Holy Spirit can keep flowing in
       our daily routines.  The "water" in our thoughts provide nutrients
       of wisdom, strength and love.

And fruit is produced as we draw from this water that never fails.





"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and strengthen your frame.  You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring
whose waters never fail."    Isaiah 58:11
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