God is good

Have you ever noticed how God seems to give you exactly what you need, just not exactly what you thought you needed, lol. I am starting to love gardening and am seeing how it truly does take me back to the basics and remind me of Gods undying love. All of our plants started at about an inch tall, not to much to talk about, lol. And even though this is my first year gardening and I have no idea what I'm doing (thank God for friends and google, lol) these plants are not just growing but flourishing. It's amazing how even though we planted them and sometimes we forget to water them our veggies seem to know that if they just hold on one more day they can grow even bigger. I am realizing how much I need to apply that to my own life. I've been so worried about getting things perfect or not doing them at all that I seem to forget that God doesn't forget to water or fertalize, yes garbage happens, but he is always faithful. He has been constantly reminding me to be "strong and courageous". How can you be strong and courageous when somedays you want to stay in your nice comfy bed and just lie there? I looked up the word courage and this is what it said "to act in accordance with one's beliefs, esp. in spite of criticism". I hate to admit it but that criticism whether real or things we think are being said or thought are tough to get past. But it doesn't say to be courageous because there is nothing to be afraid of it says inspite of it we are to stand up. So go for it, when you feel like falling down, go to your knees instead, when you feel like crying cry tears of joy because you are loved, when you feel like you can't take one more step Know that He is with you!