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).

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.

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).

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).”

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.

Brilliant, bright and beautiful flowers that don’t work. Or worry. Yet God cares for them.

He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? (Matthew 6:30).