Our daughter and I went plant shopping tonight. For the first week in July, I was pleased with the remaining selection still available. Obviously, many plants had been sold but we enjoyed finding all the items we wanted.
As we walked around the store, I noticed some plants were quite healthy while other plants desperately needed extra care. Some needed more water. Some needed more light. Some needed less light. Some needed to be replanted so they would have room to grow. I began thinking.
While some plants were thriving well, they needed daily care of the employees each day. While other plants were lacking, they needed basic care plus additional nurturing for their specific needs. Whatever the case, each plant depended on someone to take care of them.
Perhaps some people feel they are thriving well. Others may feel they are lacking the care so desperately needed. Others may look very healthy but like a recent plant I had, are very fragile due to hidden concerns and obstacles.
We never know what is happening in another person's life. They may be as healthy as they seem. They may be struggling more than they seem. They may be facing serious, hidden challenges. As we depend on Him for our hope, healing and direction, others may depend on us to guide them to Him. Things are often not what they seem but I am grateful for the One Whose love is certain and genuine. I am amazed. I am grateful. I am never alone.<3~thl
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