This sight got me to thinking this morning
as I strolled around our yard looking at the beauty....
thinking about generations.
The fading roses in the background feel increasingly familiar to me.
I see in them a bit of myself hanging on with determination.
I can identify with them hovering a slight distance from the full, beautiful bunch
of more vibrant ones.
I remember the psalmist's urging:
Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts;
let them proclaim your power. ( Psalm 145:4.)
let them proclaim your power. ( Psalm 145:4.)
Before (and as) the petals darken, dry up and fall
I will proclaim my Father's power and faithfulness;
His goodness and love...
to our children -- and theirs.
♪ Oh Lord, You have been good
You have been faithful to all generations
Oh Lord, Your steadfast love
and tender mercy have been our salvation
For by Your hand we have been fed
And by Your Spirit we have been led
Oh Lord, Almighty God
Father Unchanging, Upright and Holy
Oh Lord, You have been good
You have been good
You have been faithful, You have been good ♪
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| Youngest of our 11 grandchildren |
♪ Oh Lord, You have been good
You have been faithful to all generations
Oh Lord, Your steadfast love
and tender mercy have been our salvation
For by Your hand we have been fed
And by Your Spirit we have been led
Oh Lord, Almighty God
Father Unchanging, Upright and Holy
Oh Lord, You have been good
You have been good
You have been faithful, You have been good ♪
We call this idea Multi-generational thinking.
ReplyDeleteWe have seen the positive effects of it in our family. We want our children to know God and to see Him through their parents, and grandparents.
Deanna
Yes! It's also just plain old Biblical thinking, isn't it? ♥
DeleteEleven grandchildren? Oh that I may be so blessed!
ReplyDelete:) Debbie
The "downside" to it is that we don't live near ANY of them :(
DeleteBecky; :)
ReplyDeleteI will never see a "bunch" of roses the same way again.
This stuck with me! AND.. I will pass it on....
God bless you dear woman of God.
I love the old roses hanging on with determination! A beautiful post all around. One to ponder.
ReplyDeleteI think between the lot of these blogging ladies in our cyber world, there might be a bouquet of theose roses! What do you think?? :)
ReplyDeleteI think you're right, Sonja! (And I'm thinking about a few of them that surrounded me when I was a "fresher" rose....how I needed and admired them!)
DeleteI agree that each generation has its own strength and beauty.
ReplyDeleteYes! There IS strength and beauty even in the darker, fading roses. I remember a decorating magazine article years and years ago containing photos of a house FULL of old, preserved rose bouquets. It totally captured my fancy....
Delete**Curly do-dad update ~ Another blog friend identified the mystery plant in my daughter's garden as garlic scapes. She said that Hillary can remove them and eat them... delicious in stir fry and soup. The energy for growing will then be transferred to the bulb in the ground that will be ready to harvest in July!
ReplyDeleteI said I would let you know.
:) Debbie
How interesting! I suppose it TASTES like garlic?????
DeleteMorning Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteYes, it is so important that we tell our children and grandchildren about the Lord,
and even more importantly live it out before them, and like a great Pastor friend
we have always says concerning their age and their christianity, he and his wife are up in their 70 now. Make your last lap your best, and I agree....because it is really important to finish well, or else all we did before will be forgotton...........
and we have seen it happen to people, such a terrible thing!
Love your analogy with the rose, and the hanging on with determination, cause
we really do have to be determined...........and have our minds set like flint!!
Blessings sweet friend,
Nellie
I love the messages of the Lord on your blogs.
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