Be a Garden Girl
I spent the greater part of last year contemplating how to be “fruitlicious.”Β But then the wintery season of my soul arrived, and I stopped writing about watering and pruning and fertilizing.
Winter is hard.
The new year arrived despite my protests that I was not quite ready.Β The frost was starting to settle in.Β But, I wanted to hold on to Harvest time.
I must confess that I started to get lost in the pages of time as the calendar days kept mercilessly flipping by.Β Thanksgiving raced to December, and December blinked into New Year’s.
My heart was on pause, but the days marched on unaware.
Slow down.Β I needed to slow down.
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This morning, I read Genesis 3 with the ladies who read Truth, and a verse rose up off the page and captured my attention in the midst of the noise.
And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden.
How sad, I thought.Β Jehovah Himself sought them out, and they hid.Β They missed out on a sweet garden get together with God.
That’s when He spoke to me.
You do the same, Lyli.
He reminded me that even if its wintery outside, there is a solarium for two right inside my heart if I will but sit down for a spell with Him.
He waits for me.Β I want to be a garden girl.
“You do the same, L…inda!” Not just Lyli!
I love this sentence, Lyli: “He reminded me that even if its wintery outside, there is a solarium for two right inside my heart if I will but sit down for a spell with Him.” A solarium. Yes, where the warmth of our heart is love from the Father and He wants to be with us. Thanks for this special reminder for I need it too.
Caring through Christ, ~ linda
Praying you find a cozy spot with Him this week, Garden Girl Sister. π
Lyli, there was just something about this post that I really loved. Of course, I love your writing, the way that you express your heart. But this post really touched me. I can relate to the *winter* that so often blinds us to the sweet moments with Jesus just waiting to happen.
I’m with you – I want to be a garden girl. Love that image, love that idea!
GOD BLESS!
You know I live in Florida, Sharon, but all the posts of wintery scenes on Facebook started to remind me about the wintery season spiritually.
Lylli, so very true that we think we can hide from God as well. Grateful this morning that He pursues us. Grateful this morning that He patiently waits for us to stop running, stop hiding & call to Him. May we each have a garden moment today!
Thankful for His patience because I am distracted far too easily!
Thank you for the reminder not to hide and you words, especially these: “He reminded me that even if it is wintery outside, there is a solarium for two right inside my heart.” The warm imagery would be welcome on the balmiest of days, but after this arctic vortex, it is especially clear.
It need never be winter in my heart…. π
I want to be a garden girl, too, Lyli. I love that the Lord used a verse you’ve probably read many times to catch your attention afresh. That’s why I like to stay in the Word too. He always brings up fresh things for us to see in this season of life. May we both enjoy long walks in the garden with Him!
Yes, Lisa. I normally read through Tyndale’s One Year Bible…. It’s amazing to me how I find new verses every year (as if they were missing the year before..). π
Ah … I so appreciate this invitation to spring this morning. Wonderful image, my friend!
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Thanks, Linda. When I found that picture, this post started to take shape in my head… my original thought was to title it “hide and seek,” but then I found this picture, and the inspiration came…. π
a solarium for two . . . you have such warmth abiding there ya know? The desire to hear him is all it takes for the manifestation of his spirit. And you express that well.
I needed this sweet reminder this week, Shelly. I found myself humming that old hymn “In the Garden” as I hit publish on this post. π
Yes, I am thinking about this, Lyli. I think I often do the same–hide. And yet, He keeps seeking me, wooing me out into the garden. Lovely thoughts today, friend.
He is so full of grace, Laura. He patiently woos. I am very thankful.
Well that is thought provoking. I want to be a garden girl too! I’ve begun reading the Bible from the beginning this year and I’m loving my time with Him in the morning. The Book of Genesis…good stuff! π
Much love to you,
Beth
I’m in Genesis, too! I don’t think we are doing the exact same reading plan, but for now we are hanging out in the same spot….
Oh me too. I want to sit in the garden, have coffee, talk to the Lord.
He always drinks tea with me… π
oh, Lyli,
I want to be God’s garden girl with you….So grateful, God pursues us even when we hide, and I know I have, but I am always so glad when I let myself be found by Him…blessings on the new year, my friend π
I am prone to wander….. Bind my wandering hear to You, Lord. This is my prayer right now…
Loved your post! I’m a She Reads Truth follower as well and am loving the Fresh Start devotional! Thanks for hosting the linky!
I do believe I owe you a “thank you” (since I actually first learned about She Reads Truth from you!!). π
I found your post at Spiritual Sundays…so glad I did! my mind is often racing, I am sure that I would not hear God walking in the garden. What a missed opportunity. I often ask God to make His presence know to me, but I don’t take the time to listen. I love the idea of being a “garden girl”.
Anita, thanks for stopping by my little place on the web today! It’s so lovely to “meet you” through Charlotte’s lovely Linkup Community. π
I am SO glad you linked this post up with Recommendation Saturday! It’s one of my favorites! Heart Hugs, Shelly <3
Thanks for hosting, Shelly! Hope you have a great weekend. π
I like this idea, Lyli. So easy to remember. When I think of gardens, I’ll be reminded to meet with God. Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by my little place on the web, Janet! π