As I stood brewing my coffee this morning the tulips on the dining room table caught my eye. When we bought them and set them on the table they were straight and tall. The flowers were bright buds of promise; their true beauty yet to be revealed.
As I walked towards them I realized they were leaning and that I could do nothing to straighten them. They were blossoming while turning their beauty towards the sun that comes in the windows. Seeking the sun was a natural instinct, whether attached to the bulb or cut and set to beautify their new environment.
Leaning, or shifting towards someone or something, is not always a sign of weakness. Just as these tulips lean towards the sunshine that develops them into a beautiful flower, we too should lean towards the Son. Realizing that our strength, support and ultimate beauty are fed by our relationship with the Son of God is the first step in becoming the person we were meant to be.
Psalm 139 is one of the most famous passages regarding God's purpose for each of us from the moment of conception. Within this chapter in verses 18-19 you will find this " How precious it is, Lord, to realize that you are thinking about me constantly! I can't even count how many times a day your thoughts turn toward me. And I waken in the morning you are still thinking of me!" (The Living Bible)
Do you have this awareness? God is thinking of us constantly! How He must love me and care for me to focus his thoughts on me. I can't help but lean on Him. He is my source of life, hope and joy.
The refrain from an old hymn is my song today.
Leaning, Leaning
Safe and secure
From all alarm
Leaning, Leaning
I'm leaning on the Everlasting Arms!
Leaning.........on the Son!
