Acts 1:8 NIV — But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Occasionally I will enjoy a Roasted Dandelion Root Tea which is used as an herbal supplement to support healthy digestion. On the box, it states that the personality of a dandelion root is resilient, tough, and supportive. The intricacies of the dandelion leave me in awe of God’s creation. The thought that God equipped man to use the root of this flower to create a tea amazes me as well. In my mind, the dandelion is no longer a pesky weed.

Just like the flower, God leaves His fingerprint on us with the Holy Spirit. Max Lucado has said every flower is a fingerprint of God’s spirit. Lucado references Acts 1:8 NIV — But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

What are your thoughts on Lucado’s analogy? As you walk on water today, remember that God has His fingerprint on you. God can equip you to do amazing things for His kingdom and His glory.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for giving me the gift of Your Holy Spirit. May others see Your fingerprint on me as I walk on water for Your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

‭‭Exodus‬ ‭33‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

Presence means the state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing. Once on a country road, I drove through a sea of dandelions flying in the air. For a moment it looked like snow. Immediately this image triggered a thought of the Holy Spirit carrying us, guiding us, and being present with us. 

You may think of a dandelion being a pesky weed. Dandelion’s official name is “Taraxacum Officinale.” It starts out as a yellow blossom that matures into a puffball. The white fuzz is attached to a seed that acts as a parachute. When the seed parachute is taken by a strong breeze it gets planted somewhere else and grows once again into a Dandelion. This weed even knows to close like an umbrella before the rain comes. The seed reminded me of us as God’s children. The parachutes reminded me of the presence of the Holy Spirit guiding us along, planting us to grow as His disciples.

Think about the song, “Made For More” by Josh Baldwin, featuring Jenn Johnson. We are all made for so much more. This includes the pesky dandelion weed.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your presence that gives me both strength and rest. Help me remember as I go about my day that I am made for more. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

‭‭Remember to F.R.O.G.

Fully

Rely

On

God

Join us for See You Saturday as we wrap our week at the river.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭73‬:‭26‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

We all have a purpose here on Earth. Over the years that purpose will change and evolve. As we navigate through life, we often learn to be dependent on God through our failures. Let’s face it, we’re human. The Psalmist tells us that even though our flesh and heart may fail, we can still be dependent on God. This is an eternal promise, no matter our shortcomings. Through it all, God is greater. Jon Gordon wrote, “your  trust is greater than your doubt. Your faith is greater than your fear and your purpose is greater than your challenges.”

It is OK to be dependent on God. We were created to be in a relationship with Him. God also created palm trees. They are stronger than most trees because they are flexible. They can withstand hurricane-force winds as they often bend but do not break. They symbolize strength, hope, faith, resilience, victory, peace, and tranquility. The next time your faith is tested or fear is knocking at your door, remember that God created both the palm trees and His children. 

What purpose is God calling you toward today? We read in ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭11‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬ — Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.

You don’t have to watch this life go by. You can move forward in faith, knowing that God can conquer all fears, through His dependable strength. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for creating me to be in a relationship with You. Help me to keep You and my purpose in focus and not my failures and fears. I will choose to be victorious today with Your strength. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.