“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. I have been intrigued by the passion wildflower since I saw my first one several years ago. It is such a strange flower with all it unusual, colorful parts. I have been looking for them every summer since. Last year I finally found them again but they had already bloomed. I studied the leaves and vine and tried to memorize where I found them so I could look again this year. In July I did find the vines again but I saw only a few buds and spent flowers. I never saw a full bloom. It had been very dry so I figured that they weren’t going to be any more blooms and I would have to wait until next year.
To my surprise and great joy this morning on my walk a purple flower caught my eye. It was a passion flower and when I looked closer I saw that there were many in bloom. Since they were blooming in the field that I knew would be mowed soon, I came home, got my camera and hurried back to the place I saw them. I will take my camera when I go on my walk tomorrow so I can photograph them in the golden, dewy, early morning light. These days have been difficult and hard for all of us. Finding the passion flower reminded me that God still gives us hidden treasures that bring great joy. Finding them will demand that we focus our whole being on him and trust him to bring joy out of difficult times. Prayer Great King, Thank you for the hidden treasures you put in our lives every day. Fill our hearts with joy so great that we follow you with our whole being. Amen
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