Things I’ve Seen in Chicago During Covid-19 #12

A Bleeding Heart Plant. Their name speaks pain, but the exquisite flowers are beautiful.

The God to whom we pray heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3).

Things I’ve Seen in Chicago During Covid-19 #11

 

An early evening sky over Lake Michigan inspiring praise.

God’s Spirit made the heavens beautiful . . . These are just the beginning of all that he does, merely a whisper of his power (Job 26:13-14).

Things I’ve Seen in Chicago During Covid-19 #10

One yellow daffodil outside a brick building. Alone.

When you are alone, remember God has said: “I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).”

He is always there to hear your prayer.

Things I’ve Seen in Chicago During Covid-19 #9

 

Ferns, wilted hydrangeas and purple pansies. Like wildflowers we bloom and die. The wind blows and we are gone (Psalm 103:15-16).

Lord, teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12).

Things I’ve Seen in Chicago During Covid-19 #8

 

Chalk art that reminded me to choose joy.

Find joy through prayer. “In God’s presence there is fullness of joy (from Psalm 16:11).”

 

Things I’ve Seen in Chicago During Covid-19 #7

 

Flowers flourishing in an unlikely place, because they’re soaking up water and sunshine.

Pray that people will thrive during lock down, though reading God’s Word and Christian books*. Jesus said, “The very words I have spoken are spirit and life (John 6:63).“

*moodypublishers.com

Things I’ve Seen in Chicago During Covid-19 #6

Good work continues in locked-down Chicago. The ultimate good work is prayer. “Prayer is the work. Ministry is the fruit.”*

Let’s remain faithful!

*Ben Patterson, Deepening Your Conversation with God.