Angelonia sits on my patio table in all her beauty. Angelonia is a beautiful purple-flowering plant. When I tend her regularly, she shows forth her beauty. When I neglect her, she shrivels up and appears dead. After watering she returns to her former beauty. Though her blooms are lovely after I tend her there are evidences of neglect, shriveled branches and dried unopened buds. Often watering is not enough. She is hungry for a generous dose of Miracle Grow. When this is applied, she thrives with gusto. Angelonia is not grounded on my table so when a strong wind comes she often topples. When she topples, I must set her upright again picking off dead branches and give her tender loving care.
Though my name is not Angelonia I react much as she does. Jesus came into my heart so that I might show forth His image to the world. As long as I stay grounded in Him His character shows forth. Like Angelonia’s broken branches my soul is wounded from neglect. The only cure for a shriveling soul is confession of sin, repentance, prayer and once again centering on Jesus. Angelonia receives strength from a good application of Miracle Grow while Jesus restores my soul with Himself which in itself is a miracle. How sad I allow myself to neglect my Savior and suffer the consequences. Lord, draw me close so I won’t be tempted to neglect You. Thank you when I do topple from the cares of the world You are faithful to come to my rescue and set me back on the path You have chosen for me.
Psalm 23: 3 “He restores my soul” This is a promise Jesus will always keep if we center our life in Him. What a Savior we have.
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