A large Clematis vine grows 6 feet high up on the back of our bricked mail box. It loves to climb tall. Each leaflet has 3 balanced soft green leafs. The flowers are purple with hints of yellow and white in the middle. The flat pedals are as large as my hand. They constantly turn towards the sun light. It's loveliness moves my heart to praise our Lord for His design in creation. It's delicate gracefulness brings admiration from people who look it's way.
We can mirror the beauty of our Creator. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, it says, "Seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, we are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit." This promise of positive change encourages me. The Lord is able to reflect His love, mercy, faithfulness, and generosity through my little, temporary and fragile life.
The greatness of the Maker of heaven and earth is reflected in our small flowering vine. With the Clematis this expression of the Lord's beauty is natural. In my life this demonstration of His goodness depends upon my daily choice to follow Christ in meditation, trust and obedience. His transformation of my words, actions and character is promised as I intentionally keep turning my focus on His light. May the Lord give me grace to focus less on worry and fear. I do want my mind to dwell upon His goodness.
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