and all of creation...

"Now the Lord God had planted a garden..."

Genesis 2:8

Autumn Joy Sedum in Winter

"The Lord God took the man

and put him in the Garden of Eden

 to work it and take care of it."

Genesis 2:15 

Purple Bee Balm

 "The Lord will guide you always;

He will satisfy your needs

in a sun-scorched land

and will strengthen your frame.

You will be like a well-watered garden,

like a spring whose waters never fail."

Isaiah 58:11

Garden Phlox (Purple and White)

"They will come and shout for joy

on the heights of Zion;

they will rejoice in the bounty of the Lord--

the grain, the new wine and the oil,

the young of the flocks and herds.

They will be like a well-watered garden,

and they will sorrow no more."

Jeremiah 31:12 

Purple Coneflower

"You were in Eden,

the garden of God..."

Ezekiel 28:13 

Tulips

"As for man,

his days are like grass,

he flourishes like a flower of the field;

the wind blows over it

and it is gone,

and its place remembers it no more.

But from everlasting to everlasting

the Lord's love is with those who fear Him,

and His righteousness with their children's children--

with those who keep His covenant

and remember to obey His precepts."

Psalm 103:15-18 

Buttercups

 "All men are like grass,

and all their glory is like

the flowers of the field.

The grass withers and the flowers fall,

because the breath of the Lord blows on them.

Surely the people are grass.

The grass withers

and the flowers fall,

but the word of our God stands forever."

Isaiah 40:6-8

King's Crown

"And why do you worry about clothes?

See how the lilies of the field grow.

They do not labor or spin.

Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor

was dressed like one of these.

If that is how God clothes the grass of the field,

which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire,

 will He not much more clothe you,

O you of little faith?...

Seek first His kingdom and

His righteousness,

and all these things will be given to you as well.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,

for tomorrow will worry about itself.

Each day has enough trouble of its own."

Matthew 6:28-34

Daisies

"The Lord bless you

and keep you;

the Lord make His face shine upon you

and be gracious to you;

the Lord turn His face toward you

and give you peace."

Numbers 6:24-26 

Bachelor Buttons

"Many are asking,

 'Who can show us any good?'

Let the light of Your face shine upon us,

O Lord.

You have filled my heart with greater joy

than when their grain and new wine abound.

I will lie down and sleep in peace,

for You alone, O Lord,

make me dwell in safety."

Psalm 4:6-8 

Lamb's Ear in front
Ornamental Grass in back

"Let your light shine before men,

that they may see

your good deeds

 and praise your Father

in heaven."

Matthew 5:16

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Lord,

Thank You for the beauty

You have created all around me.

These flowers especially, with all

of their differences and intricate design

make me think of how amazing

You are!

Thank You, sweet Jesus...