Psalm 30:11-12
You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.
Lord my God, I will praise you forever.
Pink, purple, red, and yellow flowers
bobbed their heads.
On our trip to Lake Erie, blooms exploded with color. The hydrangea bushes waved blue, pink, and purple heads. The bluemink or flossflower complimented the golden buds of the oxeye chamomile, and the prairie sun blooms. Purple salvia nodded in the sunshine while red petunias rested at their feet. Everywhere we looked vibrant hues filled yards and gardens.
After we returned home, I visited my mom. She has planted
flowers for as long as I can remember. Even though she doesn’t do the physical
planting now, she has a little flower garden. Family helps her take care of her
butterfly bushes, lavender, and many other blooms so she can enjoy their
beauty. As I walked with her along the driveway and watched butterflies and
bees sip nectar, I thought about how much joy those plants brought my mom.
Just as God’s beautiful creation brings delight, so does the
love my Savior gives.
In the Psalm, David mourned his losses and mistakes. But
because God loved him and forgave him, David wrote how the one who created the
universe turned his wailing into dancing. He replaced his sorrowful cries with blissful
steps. He took away his sadness and covered him with joy. As a result, David
vowed to sing praises to God forever.
As the colorful beauty of the flowers bring delight, God in
all of his glory brings joy. Not just happiness, but pure joy.
A heart full of delight radiates to the face through a
smile. And like the beauty of the flowers,
a smile is a gift we can give to anyone.
Be filled with joy!