A Series from the Psalms
I welcome the confidence unfolding within me
as I watch tiger lilies bloom tall and proud.
Fun fact: Tiger lilies have bold orange petals with dark speckles to deter predators. They’re resilient and often grow in places other flowers avoid.
Tiger lilies.
Wild and bold.
Blooms swaying back and forth,
as the summer breeze refreshes the soul.
Slender and tall, they lift toward the light,
as if to sprinkle love where other plants won’t grow.
Tiger lilies are early spring risers. They grow wide, and they are stubborn fellas. Their growth begins in late fall, when they store energy in dormant bulbs.
As the bulbs wake from a long winter’s nap, they get busy growing, bending toward the sun in every which way, gracing us with their vibrant presence.
Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
A tiger lily mirrors our souls. We rise each day, tall and wild, and we firmly plant our feet on the floor. They remind us to be ready to face whatever comes.
Their speckles tell a story, too. Life is full of surprises. Good and bad. And we carry each of these experiences in our hearts. They are the marks we carry. The marks make us proud. They reveal where we’ve been, what we’ve survived, and how God has shaped us along the way.
May courage rise in you each day.
May you trust the strength God is forming in you.
May you bloom boldly, bravely, and beautifully —
just like the tiger lily.
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