Faith grows like wildflowers thriving in all conditions

There are several passages of scripture in the Bible that use flowers to illustrate specific aspects of God’s creation.

“Observe how the wildflowers of the field grow: They don’t labor or spin thread. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was adorned like one of these. If that’s how God clothes the grass of the field…won’t he do much more for you (me) — you of little faith?” Matthew 6:-28-30 CSB

The Sovereign Creator of this universe takes great pleasure in showcasing his handiwork.

Slow your pace, and take a gander at how God gorgeously adorns the meadows and be reminded of how much more the Father Almighty loves and cares for you.

Think about it — wildflowers just bloom and look pretty. They are not concerned about yesterday, today, or tomorrow. They trust in the utmost provision and care of their Maker.

It is mind-boggling to me how untamed flowers grow, flourish and multiply.

I am willing to bet you a bouquet of wildflowers that most people are not thrilled with the blossoming display of some colorful beauties that literally pop-up overnight.

Getting its name from the French “dent de lion,” meaning lion’s tooth; likely referencing the jagged tooth-like shape of its green leaves, dandelions are a wildflower that offer more than some eyes care to see.

The widely familiar and hardy plant blooms, thrives, and survives under just about any condition. The visiting bloomers even have the incredible audacity to find their way into the cracks of sidewalks.

More numerous than the grass in yards, oftentimes the humble perennials are unfairly referred to as pesky weeds and every year most homeowners and landscapers dig, dig, and dig to get them up.

Stop digging! Perhaps dandelions add a touch of class, and charm.

The delectable, savory herb contains many compounds helpful for aiding digestion, lowering cholesterol and blood glucose levels, reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, boosting immunity.

Creating opportunities wherever they land; the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers have many medicinal benefits as well. Including, but not limited to, are various antioxidants such as flavonoids, polyphenols, beta-carotene, just to name a few.

A centuries-old tradition of Europeans transforming the “sunshine bounty” into “liquid gold” delivers rich antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to the connoisseurs of wine. Raise your glass. Cheers!

The life cycle of a dandelion includes seed germination, root development, flowering, and dispersal of the seeds. The production of about 15,000 (wow) seeds per plant, allows for rapid multiplying and scattering.

To me, the germination stage, where the seeds are carried away, is the most exciting part.

As a child, I recall dandelions being plentiful and picking the white fluffy “puffballs” was a favorite thing to do.

“Take a deep breath.”

“Make a wish.”

My hope was that if I didn’t tell anyone, my wish would indeed come true. Oh, the wonder, joy, and innocence of childhood.

Blow!

Dancing gracefully, the seeds, carried away by the wind, begin the process all over again. I was helping nature and didn’t even know it! You’re welcome!

I am guessing that by being a partaker in blowing the seedheads off the stem, I am in part responsible for the dandy dandelions that provide cover for my mom’s yard year after year.

She really wants to say, “Thank-you, Stephanie.”

“So sorry mom.” (wink)

I have fond memories of picking a handful of yellow polka dots, on many occasions, to share with my dear queen granny. I am confident she was thrilled receiving a spray of meadow sweetness and love from me.

The essence of some of God’s sweetest blessings is when my children would bring me a fist-full of cheerfulness.

Now, their children pick and share the “love blossoms” to show their affection for me. Being grand has so many advantages!

The innovative French artist Henri Matisse once said, “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.”

An array of beauty.

Dandelions.

Go pick some.