Beautiful and Strong

I have a nieghbor that is not going to be home for a while. They have a lilac bush that is very old and tall. So I helped myself to their flowers and took this picture of them. Yip I am learning how to take better pictures and fix them. These flowers smell so good too!! 

You won't believe what these poor precious little blooms have been through this week. Freezing temps at night and lots of wind, rain and hail and very cool days. They are so hardy and strong! 

They remind me of trials and hard times we sometimes have to go through too. I have to ask myself  if I can stand strong against the storms of life and still be a lovely person, blooming just where God has me, not even careing if I am seen or not, and without complaining or grumbling. Always getting my strenghth and nurishment from him, Trusting my lord through it all.  May I be a sweet fragrence to Him!

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6