Have you ever thought about what it means to “bloom with grace”?
My daughter painted this for me this weekend. She really enjoys painting and likes to give gifts and little notes of encouragement to people. She asked what my favorite flower is and then ran downstairs and painted this in just a few minutes. Not only do I think she did a beautiful job, but the phrase is very powerful.
We’re all probably familiar with the “bloom where you’re planted” phrase. We see it on a variety of items throughout the year, but especially in the spring. She took a different spin on it though. She added to bloom with grace.
Hmmm…. That’s interesting to think about.
Where are you planted during this season of life?
Are you blooming, or are you kicking and screaming that you’re there “against your will”? Are you determined to let everyone know this is not where you want to be or what you want to do?
- Why do you think God has you planted where you are right now?
- What could he be teaching your about yourself and about Him during this season?
- How does He want to use this time to your benefit and His glory?
- How can you bloom to be more like Him?
What about grace?
- Are you showing grace to those around you where you’re planted right now?
- What about yourself? Are you showing yourself grace?
- Are you letting other emotions rule and withholding grace from yourself and others?
When I think about blooming, I think of the things that are needed: water or nourishment, sunshine, good soil, and roots that grow strong and deep. If we’re fighting against God and the place where He has planted us right now, we’re not going to develop those strong roots and thrive. We may even grow for a while but not really ever bloom.
In order to bloom with grace wherever you’re planted right now, what changes do you need to make?
- Is there someone you need to be more gracious to?
- What would that look like?
- Do you need to change your attitude about your calling and roles for this season of your life and accept that God has planted you there?
- Or maybe it’s the opposite….maybe God wants to plant you somewhere else, but you want to stay where you are and not venture into something new with him.
