from bud to flower

I’m always fascinated to see the peony petals spilling from their tight green buds…what a contrast from their beginning form!

 If one had not previously known to expect such a transformation, surely, they would be amazed. 

From the tiny green, tight and knotty….to snowy white, over-sized and beautiful. What a picture of faith. Of seeing the beginning and believing the end.

His Word has formed many 'buds' in me that are yet to be matured.

 I choose faith and thanksgiving while I wait for Him to be fully formed in me. 

Nothing releases His beauty more then a trusting heart. 

He has begun, and He will finish. I have but to live in His light, receive His grace, surrender to His work, and anticipate the coming beauty.

He makes all things beautiful in His time.