Reflection

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” ~ Henri Matisse

Prayer

Eternal and ever-living God,

It is often our instinct to notice and remember the negative, to notice the clouds rather than the sun, the one critique rather than the 99 compliments, the struggles rather than the blessings. Open our eyes to the blessings in our lives, helping us to see the flowers we sometimes miss. Open our hearts that we might be the flower in someone else’s life. Shape us through your spirit that we might always be attentive and aware of the gifts you freely give and the flowers that are always present in our lives. We make this prayer in the name of the Lord of all creation. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on the flowers in my life. What might I do to be more consistently aware of, and thankful for, the flowers in my life?