In The Garden

One of my favorite things to do is to walk around my Grandma's yard and look at what beautiful flowers are blooming.  I have done this as long as I can remember.  We walk from flower bed to flower bed seeing what is new. It is always evident to me at how much time and care she puts into her garden.  I also enjoy working in my yard.....it makes me feel close to both my grandmother and my mom even though I am an ocean away.   I love to wake up and see what has grown over night. Then I spend time praising the One who has made it grow.  I hope you do not mind taking a walk around my yard with me this cool, Spring morning here in Africa. 

Reading in 1 Corinthian 3, I am reminded that it is God who brings growth.  Paul said, " I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow."  How exciting it is to read on and find out, "For we are God's fellow workers;". I pray that I will  always be growing in His likeness and others will see less of me and more of Him.  Let's end with a beautiful hymn.....

In The Garden
(written by C. Aus tin Miles)

I come to the garden alone,
while the dew is still on the roses.
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,
the Son of God discloses.

And He walks with me,
and He talks with me,
and He tells me I am His own;
and the joy we share as we tarry there,
none other has ever known.

He speaks and the sound of His voice,
is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
and the melody that He gave to me
within my heart is ringing.

I`d stay in the garden with Him
though the night around me be falling,
but He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling.