The Parable of a Dandelion

To everything, there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven… (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

I watched a little dandelion

Float upon the wind

It was quite a long time

Till its flight did end.

Similar is the breath of God

That calls a Saint to Him

Like a little dandelion

Blown upon the wind.

I’d wonder if troubles ever come

As the weed does fly

Maybe it is awfully safe

And never has to cry.

But then I see it stops at once

Grabbed by thorn-like knives

Now it fights for its life

Through the day and night.

The storm it comes and lightning strikes

The rain is steamy hot

The brave ole’ little dandelion

Holds on with all its heart.

But soon The Christ gives a good blow

A new refreshing wind

And just as He has perfect time

He rescues His little friend.

Perhaps you, too, feel ensnared

Like that dandelion

Maybe you are losing hope

And think you’re out of time

May you hear this parable

That causes faith to rise

In all of life’s ups and downs

Jesus hears your cry

Hang on tight throughout your storm

Set your mind on Thee

For soon is coming a powerful wind

That sets you, friend, too free.

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Often we feel like we are in a storm, unseen. But this is never true. The Holy Spirit is always comforting, always listening, always hovering.

There have been times that I wondered if I’d make it through an unexpected snag, then just in the nick of time Christ opens a door for my rescue.

Over my years, He has often taught me through flowers. Did you know that all of God’s creation testifies of Him? Meaning, I love to study characteristics and behaviors of certain flowers. You should really try it! It is so lovely to learn of Christ through His very own creation.

The dandelion is one of my favorites. With one little blow, you can see dandelions fly away. Did you know they can travel miles and re-seed growing entire fields? Look what one little blow can do for a dandelion! It’s no different for us with Christ. One blow of His Spirit can change EVERYTHING!

So if you are struggling or caught in some sort of painful season, remember the parable about the dandelion. Everything has a time, or season, under the sun.

Your time is coming!