We love sunflowers. They seem to smile and say “Hello!” It
always has saddened me when they finish blooming each year. They grow heavy as they turn down to drop
their load of seeds to either feed the wildlife or sustain the next
generation. This year, I noticed a
lesson. The Bible teaches that our faith is demonstrated through our
works. Perhaps the closest I feel to God
is when I am obedient to use the gifts He has given me to fulfill His purpose
for me both personally and as a member of His body, the church. We too can present
ourselves to God with the same humble, lowly manner as the sunflower. As God matures us, we bear fruit to feed and
grow others. We bow with gratitude and
humility before the Giver of every perfect gift and work. As the sunflower,
when we bear fruit, we sustain a future generation of faith.
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