Sunday, September 9, 2012

Angelonia

 
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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