I do not have a green thumb, but I admire those who do. My grandmother always had beautiful plants and flowers in both her yard and her home. She could grow anything. In fact I can recall people bringing dying plants to her to revive and bring back to life. Unfortunately, I did not inherit this gift from her.
Notwithstanding this fact, I endeavored to beautify my yard so I planted some hedges along my fence line. I watered and fed them in an attempt to help them grow, and I was quite disappointed when after a year I saw no results.
However this spring I was delighted to see my hedges not only growing but blooming beautiful flowers as well. Despite my limited gardening skills, it seems the work and effort I put into them last year has begun to pay off.
My little gardening experience teaches me a great lesson about life. Although I may not see immediate results, my hard work and preparation will eventually yield results. We were all created for something great. Cultivate your gifts and begin to bloom right where you’re planted.
So single or married, great worth has been deposited within you. You have been given gifts that the body of Christ needs. What’s more is your gifts are not just for you.
“…A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.” – I Corinthians 12:4-7 NLT
The body of Christ vitally needs what you have to offer. The effort you put into cultivating and sharing your gift will reap great benefits for not just you, but the world at large. Great rewards await you and I for one can’t wait to see the blooms of your life.
How are you using your gift to bloom in this season of life?
About the Author
Lisa is the creator of www.the-christian-single-woman.com, a website dedicated to helping Christian single women lead fulfilling and whole lives during their season of singleness. Though singleness is not a desired state for most, she is a firm believer that it should not be a season of depression. As a Christian single who has endured many ups and downs in singleness, her heart’s desire is to be a voice of encouragement for Christian single women to remind them they are not alone, they have not been forgotten and most of all that they are loved by Christ.
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So very true…reminds me of the scripture..”We shall reap in due season if we faint not”…Perserverance is key!
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Yes Galations 6:9 is one of my favorite verses.
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Absolutely beautiful blog.. Very encouraging words for times when growth seems like it’s just not going to happen.
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Perfect! This is the kind of motivation and encouragement I needed today! Thanks! Blooming:)
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Sometimes, I often forget to allow God to use me. This was very encouraging and drove home a very important point. “I need to Bloom where I am planted” and not try to do otherwise. Greatly enjoyed and needed this!
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Hi Candra, Ms. Freeman and Evelyn, thanks to each of you for your comments but most of all for your blogs. They each provide hope and encouragement for me as well as your readers and I for one want to thank each of you for blooming in this season, your hard work is not in vain!
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Like you, I don’t possess green thumb, but I love flowers and plants. They brighten up my day.
Your post is really motivating and I agree with you. We need to bloom where we planted, no matter how impossible it may seem to be. In the end, it will all be paid.
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