A Bouquet of Roses

Hey, I’m back! We’ve had computer issues and have spent lots of time at doctor’s offices for my husband’s health problems, but I have returned.
Today I want to celebrate by sharing a short devotion I wrote for The Secret Place, many years ago.
Have a beautiful week!

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A Bouquet of Roses

Ladies, do you remember how you felt the first time someone sent you a bouquet of roses? The gentleman who sent them thought very highly of you, and his gift made you feel special didn’t it? You may have laughed or cried, but you expressed joy at the beauty of the roses and the loving gesture of the sender.
Gentlemen, do you remember how you felt the first time you sent someone a bouquet of roses? You loved that lady very much and hoped your expression of love would be pleasing to her. You eagerly anticipated her response to your lovely gift.
Flowers are gifts to us from their creator, God. He loves us very much, and He hopes we will appreciate his gifts. Just like a suitor who sends his loved ones flowers, God’s gift of fragrant flowers woos us to His side. May we receive his gifts with joy, appreciation, and a desire to love him too.
Oh God, lover of my soul, open my eyes to the ways you woo me. Whenever I see a fragrant flower, remind me this precious gift has come from You. Let me respond with joy and gratitude to your countless gifts of love.

Song of Songs 2:12-13 “Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land…. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.”