“I will be to Israel like a refreshing dew from heaven. Israel will blossom like the lily; it will send roots deep into the soil like the cedars in Lebanon.” - Hosea 14:5 (NLT)
Over the past few days God has been stirring my heart regarding what it means to be a lily of the valley for him. The beauty of this flower is that it grows and blossoms even in tough conditions. The lily of the valley is a simple, humble flower yet its scent is strong and sweet. That makes me wonder how it’s possible for me to be both humble and strong. I believe the answer lies in my roots. If I am deeply rooted in the Father and if I allow Him to be my strength I will flourish like the lily of the valley. I’ve come to learn that when I am not firmly planted in God’s love, I wither away and I cannot fulfill is purpose and calling for my life. Being rooted in Him is the only way to withstand the onslaughts of the world. It is the only way I can blossom into who he has created me to be. It is the only way I can be a sweet fragrance to the world, showing those whose roots aren’t in Christ the love that He has for them.