God amazes me!  I love how His timing is so perfect.  Last week my daughter and I planted our first garden(s).  We have been planning them for a few weeks ... reading up on just what would be best to plant ... well, I have been - my daughter just wanted to plant what she thought was pretty .  We carefully selected the soil amendments and the seeds and planted them just so.  And every day we have been diligently watering and watching.

Well, this morning I noticed our first signs of life in the Romaine Lettuce and Broccoli squares!!  And I saw the first sprout in my daughter's flower garden as well (can't remember the flower type off the top of my head right now).

All our preparation and cultivating and watering and care has led the seeds to sprout and grow!  And although we are doing our part, only the Lord God can make them sprout and grow.

So, how does all this amaze me about God (other than the obvious)?  Well, just last week our daughter accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior ... she told Him she was sorry for her sin and asked Jesus into her heart.  So sweet!  And this just the day after we planted our gardens.  In this week that has passed since she asked Jesus into her heart I have seen TREMENDOUS growth!!!  I see her convicted by the Holy Spirit and responding to that conviction.  I see her devouring the Word of God on a daily basis.  I see her confessing her sin to me and to the Lord and going to Him in prayer.  The seed we have planted has sprouted and it is growing!!!  Praise God for His mercy and His grace!!

 ... she is our little flower!

Good night and Blessings to you!

~Heather