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“Now the One who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your rightousness.”
2 Corinthians 9:10
Aren’t we so glad to rejoice with thanksgiving that God loves us so much and provides for our every need! The thing is though, that as much as that knowledge brings us great peace and comfort when we trust in God for our needs, He has so much more for us to truly deepen our walk and live abundantly in Him! When we seek Him with all of our heart because we dearly love Him, we grow to greater depths of joy.
The sunflower symbolizes adoration and loyalty. All flowers need the sunlight. The sunflower; however, is devoted to the sun. It doesn’t just grow in sunlight, it turns it’s flowering face towards the sun and tracks the sun. It grows taller and taller reaching towards the sun.
Let us be more like the sunflower today and turn our face towards God our Father. Let us adore Him and devote ourselves to Him. See where that kind of loyalty takes you today to new heights of joy and peace. When we realize that the other stuff in our day pales in comparison to the glory of our Creator, we can live on a plane above our daily grind and circumstances.
Spend a few minutes this morning in prayer and devotion to God our Father who loves us so much that He gave us His one and only Son, Jesus Christ! (John 3:16)
Fun Food Fact: The Sunflower Seed
Looking for a snack packed with health benefits? The sunflower seed with its flavorful taste, its role in satiety (feeling of fullness), and its jam packed richness of vitamins and minerals make it perfect for munching on or sprinkling on salads and pastas!
Sunflower seeds are a high source of Vitamin E which has anti-inflammatory effects and plays a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. The seeds are also rich in magnesium which in addition to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, also reduces blood pressure, and improves blood sugar control. They are low on the (GI) scale (glycemic index) which makes them a good source of complex carbohydrates. These are just a few of the health benefits of the sunflower seed, so sprinkle a way to a heart healthy day!
Want to make sunflower seeds into a complete protein snack which means it has all 8 essential amino acids…mix sunflower seeds with peanuts for a 1/4 cup tasty snack.
So, “Rise and Shine” and give God the glory today! Make it a heart healthy day in more than one way!
And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37
Love this comparison of Gods love when we keep our eyes on him. If I remember correctly your husband preached a sermon about the Daisy’s in my yard that turned their face to follow the “Son”
He certainly has a way with his preaching that really paints a picture of God’s love! 😊💗
I have peanuts, so I’m adding sunflower seeds to my next order. 🙂
Now when I see a sunflower, I’ll be reminded, not only of God’s love for ME, but that I need to focus more completely on HIM. Great analogy! Also, nice photography. 🙂
Thank you! Glad you have a new snack idea now! 🙂