The Stately Palm
Thank you for the gift of graceful palm trees, dear Lord. I’m tickled at how easy it is to think of you when I see these stately specimen. They reflect your power and how it cannot be swayed by the storms of life. I’ve watched palms bend in a storm almost to the point of touching the ground, but when the wind stops they bounce back to their original upright position. How creative of you to give them such flexibility.
I know the same can be true of me when I trust you completely. I love this reference in your Word. “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree” (Psalm 92:12). You knew I’d experience tough times, relationship challenges, sickness and financial stress. But when I turn to you in prayer, the winds of worry and fear and darkness stop blowing, and I stand straight again—even stronger than before.
Happy Easter, friends, this coming Sunday. He has risen!
Lovely and encouraging words for us all to meditate on during this Holy Week. Thank you!
Thank you, Glenda.
Living in Florida I can certainly relate to this one! I always loved to sit on the balcony at the vacation condo on Ft. Myers Beach and watch the palm tree fronds blow from one side of the tree to the other and then snap right back.> I can relate to your second paragraph also as I have gone through everything you mentioned and always felt so thankful that God would help me ‘bounce back’. God has blessed me far more than I could ever imagine and I cannot thank Him enough. AND I thank you for this wonderful blog and reminding me to read again Psalm 92:12.
love to you and a blessed Easter! Margaret
A most blessed Easter to you, too, Margaret. Thanks for your timely comment.
Loved your devotion. I will share this in my writers group online.
Thank you, Ethel. I appreciate your sharing my devotion with your writers group.
This devotion is so powerful Karen. Thank you so much for all of your heart felt writings.Your writing reminds me of a painting I did of a palm tree by the ocean. There was a fierce storm and the palm tree was rooted and grounded in God’s power, strength and love. This is the scripture verse that goes with this painting: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name. You are Mine. When you pass through the water I will be with you;And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned., Nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God. The Holy One of Israel, your Savior. Isaiah 43:2-3
Thank you, Sandy, for this lovely comment and the very appropriate scripture verse.
Thank for this special Easter greeting. How powerful and wonderful our living God is. Yet He is so tender and merciful. We have all walked a crooked road of trials and errors. Yet He is there to love us unconditionally.
I am most grateful and humbled…because He lives I can face tomorrow.
Let us not forget the miracle of Easter.
Many Blessings and Hugs to you, Karen
Joan
Thank you, Joan, for your comment and your Easter greeting and reminder that we can face tomorrow because Jesus lives. Amen to that.
Trust you’ve had a blessed Easter celebration today Karen. Your comments about the palms are lovely. I’ve always felt that way about tulips too – strong, yet flexible and delicate–and beautiful. Thanks for the great reminder that we too can be like that with God’s power in us.
Thank you, Carol, for your kind comment. It’s funny you mentioned tulips too. Bruce always buys Erin tulips for her birthday and Easter. Yesterday the vase was filled with yellow beauties.