I had never watched a tulip age until last week. As the beautiful tulips I received for Valentine’s Day grew older, I was fascinated by the transformation.
The once matte color took on a sheen and deepened from pink to a dark rose. The petals opened revealing a beautiful design in the heart of the flower. As they aged, the petals began to drop, and I found bright spots of color on the floor and the countertop.
I considered those tulips, and I thought, “That is how I want to age.”
I want to shine as I grow older, reflecting the love of Christ.
I want inner beauty to deepen like the color of the tulip deepened.
I want my heart to be open for all to see, and I want it to reveal the design of Christ.
And, I want to leave color and beauty wherever I am.
My tulips are all gone now, but their beauty remains with me.
I pray that my legacy will reflect loveliness as well.
Psalm 90:17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
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Your legacy will most assuredly reflect loveliness! I love the verse in Galatians 5:6, which says: “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”
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The older I get, the more I realize that love is truly THE expression of faith. Thank you for sharing that verse!
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Tiptoe. Beautiful way to go
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through the tulips… They are truly beautiful!
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Beautiful inspiration, Beth, to carry with us in the years to come! And each spring, fresh tulips (that WILL eventually fade) as reminders!
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God is good that way! Blessings to you!
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Beautifully said, thank you!
You are all that and so much more!
I pray that for myself as well.
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May we all grow more like Him! Thank you for reading, dear one.
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God is so wonderful giving us inspiring messages in the ordinary occurrences of life. This is so similar to a post I wrote, a while back, about a dying apple tree in my yard.
You can see it here: https://musingsofmanettekay.com/2020/09/29/be-fruitful/
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Thankful for His lessons.
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