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God’s Green Blessings


                                                

I know St. Patrick’s Day is not far away because of the green decorations I see displayed in schools, hospitals, stores, restaurants,  and newspaper ads.

In particular, one of the decorations that has captured my attention is the green four-leaf clover.

I looked it up on the internet because I was curious as to its origins.  

I went to an on-line source called Facts about Four-leaf Clovers for the following information.

{What do the leaves symbolize?One leaf is for FAITH… The second for HOPE…The third for LOVE… And the fourth for LUCK!In Irish tradition the Shamrock or 3-leaf Clover represents the Holy Trinity: one leaf for the Father, one for the Son and one for the Holy Spirit. When a Shamrock is found with the fourth leaf, it represents God’s Grace.History of the four-leaf clover:The four-leaf clover is a universally accepted symbol of good luck with its origin ages old. According to legend, Eve carried a four-leaf clover from the Garden of Eden.”The clovers also occupied a position in the cultural life of early people. White clover (T. repens L.) in particular was held in high esteem by the early Celts of Wales as a charm against evil spirits.” Clover Science and Technology”. N.L. Taylor, 1985.Druids held the 4 leaf clover in high esteem and considered them a sign of luck. In 1620, Sir John Melton wrote: “If a man walking in the fields find any four-leaved grass, he shall in a small while after find some good thing.The mystique of the four-leaf clover continues today, since finding a real four-leaf clover is still a rare occurrence and omen of good luck.}
 I don’t know anyone who claimed to have been brought  luck from a  four-leaf clover, but I do know God’s Word  promises green leaves, even in the midst of heat or drought. 

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.

           He will be like a tree planted by the water

            that sends out its roots by the  stream.

                       It does not fear when heat comes:

                        its leaves are always green.

                               It has no worries in a year of drought

                                and never fails to bear fruit.”

                                                  (Jeremiah: 17: 7-8 NIV)

 I don’t know about you, but I’d rather have the confidence that comes from trusting in the Lord.  As I grow in Christ-likeness,  the promises of green blessings  as noted in the scriptures above,  are mine.  My roots drink from the living water and my leaves will always be green even if there are fiery trials to go through.

 God’s green blessings to you!

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on 03/13/2012

Perfect Peace


“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3 NIV)

Peace can be elusive. What is peace? According to Dictionary.com, ” Feeling of the mind, free from annoyance, distraction, anxiety and obsession, etc.” Some of the words describing peace are: serenity, tranquility, calm, quiet or stillness.

I recently participated in a Women’s Bible Study at the church I attend. I sensed a peace and joy in the first 10 or 15 minutes. Then, I had to open my mouth. Out came the anxiety of what I had been thinking and praying. 

What I found to be interesting in looking back on the evening, beside the fact that the women were gracious in bearing with me, I started the evening with peace, but the more I said, the greater I became upset and lost my tranquility. I don’t think that’s what speaking your peace means. I was not speaking peace.

Wouldn’t you know it, I am in the midst of researching and writing about peace and here I was far from it. I decided to eliminate the distractions of  some e-mails and the subjects that caused anxiety in my heart.

I think you’d agree it is far more pleasant and peaceful to surround yourself with the things that portray peace, such as this picture. I am able to minimize information that may cause me to lose my peace, thus keeping peace where it needs to be, in my heart and in my mind. 

What about you? If you have some peace to speak, leave a comment.

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