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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
This past week, I was out in our yard before sunrise and noticed how colorful and gorgeous the dahlias are still. It’s mid-October and we had a hailstorm the day prior. These blooms have been through a lot, and yet here they are, shining their vibrant colors and standing tall.
As Christians, do we do that? In the midst of a crisis, or challenge, do we stand tall? Do we shine and reflect God’s glory and colors? Or does life get us down and we tend to be on the dull side, pulling back into the background.
These are tough questions, as I think it depends on the specific situation. I know at times, I have chosen the dull and the “less tall” route. Should I? No. Of course that’s not something I can do on my own, I need the power of our One and True God to help me. I need the push to stand tall and shine, showing who God truly is and what He is capable of.
Just like these amazing dahlias, I hope (even after a violent hailstorm) I can stand up and show off. God deserves every inch and every sparkle of color we can muster.
My prayer for this week – God, allow me to be brave and stand for you. Allow me to show others your beauty, your power and your glory. Amen.