Flowers don't question where they're planted.
They don't worry if the soil is too hard....or if the season will be too dry...or if they're growing in the "right" place. They simply reach for the light.
Out in our yard, the bottlebrush plant is one of those reminders...
It's bright red blooms are showing up with a bold color of red and it is full of life right now.
It's not one of those delicate flowers....but it is strong, vibrant, and full of purpose.
One thing that I love about this plant is that it "brings life in."
Bees gather and the butterflies linger on it. Hummingbirds come close, finding exactly what they need.
It simply blooms and in doing so, it blesses everything around it.
This is the kind of life that God calls us to.
Not one spent comparing or questioning, but one rooted and trusting.
Some season are quiet.
Some are Bold.
Some feel hidden.
Some are full and vibrant.
ALL OF THEM MATTER!!
In our own lives, we need to just keep reaching for light.
When the time comes, we won't just bloom, we will bring life to others along the way.
💛💛💛💛💛
About this plant....
1. This plant is named for it's shape. The blooms look like bottle brushes.
2. It is native to Australia and it thrives in warm climates.
3. This is a drought-tolerant.
4. Many of the varieties stay green year round.
5. They bloom in Spring and sometimes in the Fall.
6. They are loved by pollinators since it's blooms are filled with nectar.
Hoping something beautiful finds each of you today...
Shug....💛
So what you are saying is Bloom where you are planted ,... (:0)
ReplyDeleteBe there for others and do good to all ...
I am willing to be a Bottle Brush ...
I'm so glad that things went well for the eye doctor. Praying for his surgery Thursday and praying for all of the other difficulties he is going through. I'm sure he is so tired of being sick but thankful for you by his side.
(((hugs))) Sue
that is a good sentence to add...Bloom where you are planted. We travel again tomorrow to Dallas...kinda dreading this trip, but I do want him to get this eye fixed as soon as possible. He is so very tired which makes me worry about his mental state. It would have to be depressing. Hugs...back at ya
DeleteI've seen this bottle brush plant before. I didn't realize their blooms are filled with nectar. Butterflies and hummers surround it - that's my kind of plant. It does look like a sturdy plant. It must look wonderful in your yard, Shug. Love your words about the seasons. ; )
ReplyDeleteMine Too Sheri. I love seeing the hummingbirds and butterflies as they gather on all of the flowers filled with nectar.
DeleteThose are gorgeous. I never have heard about these either. I am so glad you shared and I learned about them and how to study them so symbolically! Love you!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love you Sandie.. I went to the garden center yesterday and probably should not have. I can't pass up on beautiful plants.
DeleteI've heard of these but they don't grow around here. It really does look like a bottle brush and it's beautiful! I love all the lessons you got and shared from it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mari. We can grow bottle brush plants but yet we can't grow the big evergreen trees that you all have. I would like to have them both...lol
DeleteWe have Bottle Brush trees here in Florida. I enjoy them so much!
ReplyDeleteThey are such interesting plants. You all have so many different kinds of plants that I would love to have here, but the cold that we do get seems to kill them..
Deletei love this, it is a wonderful devotional for Sunday. We don't have any of these around here, though I may have seen a few in garden centers. We need to concentrate more on reaching for the light, and other things will come.
ReplyDeleteAmen Ginny.
Delete“Every clod feels a stir of might,
ReplyDeleteAn instinct within it that reaches and towers,
And, groping blindly above it for light,
Climbs to a soul in grass and flowers.”
One of my favorite pieces of poetry. By James Russell Lowell. ❤️
And I love it too....beautiful words..
DeleteSo pretty! And your words always match so perfectly. I hope you are having a cozy Sunday afternoon, my friend.
ReplyDeleteA cozy afternoon indeed. We have had a full weekend of rain and I'm just fine with this. It seems that the plants prefer rain water over the city water. Enjoy your Sunday...
DeleteThe bottlebrush is such a striking plant, and your reflections on its resilience are truly beautiful. There is a quiet wisdom in the way flowers simply reach for the light without questioning the soil or the season. Those bold red bristles aren't just a splash of color; they are a vital lifeline for the bees and hummingbirds that rely on them, proving that when we flourish, we help everyone around us do the same.
ReplyDeleteYour message about every season mattering whether it feels hidden or vibrant, is such a grounding reminder for all of us. It’s wonderful that this drought-tolerant Australian native has found a home in your yard where it can stand so strong and purposeful. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful perspective on trusting our own timing and growth.
Hi Melody...I have missed you...I have not been able to comment as much as I would like to...but hopefully this is changing. I do love the colors of this bush and I am looking forward to the bush being full of the blooms..
DeleteWhat a gorgeous bottle brush, Shug, and the perfect example of how we all do best when we bloom where we are planted. I love that it attracts pollinators, too, and can tolerate droughts. I see important life lessons in those two simple facts alone. Prayers lifted for you and Sam!
ReplyDeleteMartha...I so appreciate your prayers. The bottle brush bush is so pretty and I really wish that it bloomed all summer, but I am very thankful for the blooms we do get.
DeleteI saw two things of beauty today- a butterfly fluttering down a shady trail and a female cardinal so close I could have reached out and touched her.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a beautiful bush. I’ve heard of them but never knew much about them
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