There is something about a garden… I can’t quite put my finger on it. Maybe it’s because when God first made the man and the woman, He put them in the Garden; come to think of it, they tended the Garden. Perhaps it’s because with a garden, you have a partnership between the Creator and humans who use the talent and imagination God gave them to create something beautiful.
Or maybe it’s because a garden was where Jesus went to pray on that fateful night…
Whatever the reason, there is nothing like a garden as a place to pray or for quiet contemplation of the majesty of God. Of course, there is a lot more to a garden than the final product. The act of planning a garden, building a garden, and tending it, that brings so many people closer to God.
I must admit that I’m really not much of a gardener, but even I can see the connection between time spent caring for one, and time spent in God’s presence. For me, it isn’t so much gardening as it is trying to keep up with weeds.
I would imagine that some who come across this might be better able to share how God has blessed them through this expressive practice, and I hope some will share their experiences with us.
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I just watched a video which was talking about Permaculture gardening as the “Art of Hope.”
A great description I’d say
Gardening is truly a blessing for me, early in the morning before the hot sun begins you hear some wonderful sounds. A cup of coffee in hand as I talk to the beautiful plants. I talk with God at that time also thanking him for the beauty, the harvest and even the weeds especially the medicinal ones along with God giving us gardeners the desire to learn and the direction on how to learn. I adore Gods garden he has given to me to care for. It really is a blessing!!!! Tasty too
Thank you so much for sharing that
There is peace in the garden, except when there are fire ants. Despite that, the beauty, the time spent, heavenly. And it is a great place to spend time with our Lord.
What a beautiful reflection! I really love the garden in spring, especially during Easter when everything seems to be coming back to life, because it reminds me that our Lord is also very much alive, and if a garden, with all its plants and flowers and little bugs is beautiful, I cannot even imagine the beauty of the One who created all.
Very well said- thank you