Be as Lilies of the Field. . . – Duane Townsend

“Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin.” ~ Jesus of Nazareth

In today's venacular Jesus is saying – ” Slow down and let the game come to you”. Lillies are rooted in the fertile earth, sustained and fed by sunlight, comforted by rain. Lillies do not go out and seek their sustenance. Everything they need is right there in their midst. They don't chase, reach or grasp. They feel their source of energy and are drawn towards it. Their roots sink into the soil and they grow towards the sun. There seems to be little or no effort, they're simply being lillies. In today's world of action plans, master schemes, five year plans and all sorts of strategizing for sustenance, success and in turn happiness, let us consider the lillies of the field.

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