Dandelions - a flower with determination
by Katherine Kehler
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“I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead” (Ephesians 1:19).
Every spring dandelions begin to bloom. In fact, sometimes whole fields are covered with bright yellow flowers. They are so cheerful and bright. But most people don’t like them because they are weeds, and if we people don’t weed their garden, the dandelions can choke out all the other flowers and grass.
But it is fun to blow the “puffy balls”, the seeds go flying everywhere in the wind.
Not only are they cheerful, dandelions are powerful. I have noticed that dandelions grow right through hard pavement on a driveway or road. They also always grow taller then the grass that is around them.
My friend Lena is like that. She has a disease for over 30 years. But instead of feeling sorry for herself, she makes up her mind every morning to be cheerful and thankful. Throughout all the years, every time I see her she is cheerful and thankful.
There are three lessons we can learn from dandelions:
- Be bright and cheerful all day long.
- Be strong. Don’t let sad things stop you.
- Spread your cheerfulness to many other people.
God helps us do that. He gives us the power to be cheerful, to be strong, and spread our cheerfulness to others.
Here is prayer you can pray:
Lord Jesus, I need your help to be cheerful and strong. Amen
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