{"id":976,"date":"2018-03-21T19:48:02","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T19:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thedivinefellowship.com\/?p=976"},"modified":"2024-01-15T23:29:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T23:29:55","slug":"springtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedivinefellowship.com\/springtime\/","title":{"rendered":"Springtime!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The little flowers and plants begin their journey to fulfill their destiny \u2013 they grow so they can bloom. Forsythia burst into bloom at the first hint of warm weather! Bright yellow flowers greet springtime and offer us a reminder that winter eventually loosens its icy grip.<\/p>\n<p>The earliest flowers come from bulbs. Those tiny plants push their way to the surface of the cold ground to emerge with intent toward their ultimate purpose. The tender shoots press on past rocks and other obstacles toward the warming nature of the sun. Those plants send roots deep into the soil to support their long leaves, tall stems and bright blossoms.<\/p>\n<p>In the fullness of their time, they bloom. We enjoy the bright yellows, deep purples and vivid reds they display with wild abandon!<\/p>\n<p>Soon, other plants follow their lead. Buds form, leaves emerge and our world feels alive again.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"9297\" width=\"345\" data-init-width=\"345\" height=\"280\" data-init-height=\"280\" title=\"Springtime\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/thedivinefellowship.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Springtime.jpg\" data-width=\"345\" data-height=\"280\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 345 \/ 280;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Like the flowers, we each own a destiny, too. We plant roots, emerge, and grow. In the fullness of time we bloom and express the richness of Spirit within our being.<\/p>\n<p>Take heed of the flowers, my friends.<\/p>\n<p>Flowers cannot grow without the warmth of the sun. We require the Light of Love in order to flourish. Are we availing ourselves of it?<\/p>\n<p>Plants root themselves deeply into the soil. Do we root ourselves in loving actions and joy of living?<\/p>\n<p>Flowers don\u2019t allow blocks and obstacles to stop them. They grow around them or through them! Does discouragement and worry obstruct our way?<\/p>\n<p>All plants emerge from winter with new determination to fulfill their destiny. We too, emerge from winter with renewed intent to find spiritual expression in loving service, tender compassion and genuine love.<\/p>\n<p>May your springtime be blessed so you can bless others with your bright expression of Divine Love<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The little flowers and plants begin their journey to fulfill their destiny \u2013 they grow so they can bloom. Forsythia burst into bloom at the first hint of warm weather! 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