You are UNIQUE and WONDERFUL
While you wait for your life to blossom with meaning and purpose, trust in God’s goodness and do what is good with gratitude for your breath/life.
The late-bloomed flower in the photo stands out. That could be you. God’s promises are never forgotten by a manger heart.
Ephesians 3:17-19 (The Message)
14-19 My response is to get down on my knees before the Father, this magnificent Father who parcels out all heaven and earth. I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit—not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength—that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the extravagant dimensions of Christ’s love. Reach out and experience the breadth! Test its length! Plumb the depths! Rise to the heights! Live full lives, full in the fullness of God.
The Spiritual Growth from Bonsai to Redwood
The Limitation of Pride
A prideful heart can be likened to a bonsai tree, beautiful yet constrained. It’s a symptom of an ego that limits spiritual growth, keeping us confined to a small, defined space. The vastness of our souls’ potential remains untapped, our roots shallow, our branches stunted.
Embracing Humility
However, humility acts as the antidote. It liberates our souls from these self-imposed boundaries, allowing our spiritual roots to delve deeper, accessing the enriching love of God. Like a redwood tree, a humble heart is expansive and unbounded, its branches reaching out to touch the skies and its roots, grounding it firmly yet liberating it simultaneously.
Unifying Breath
In this state of humility, we realize our interconnectedness. Every breath we take weaves us into the grand tapestry of existence. It’s not just an act of sustaining life but a profound connection that binds all living beings. We become part of a cosmic dance, where each inhalation and exhalation attest to the unity that transcends physical and spiritual boundaries.
Conclusion
Transitioning from the confined beauty of a bonsai to the magnanimous grace of a redwood signifies the journey from pride to humility. In this space of modesty, our souls echo the songs of unity and love. We become a testament to unbounded spiritual potential, where the love of God and the universe flows freely, not just nourishing our souls but reaching out, touching, and enriching the entirety of creation.
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