In our hectic, pressure-filled lives, it’s easy to get tangled up in worry — about finances, relationships, health, and the future. But Jesus offers a gentle, beautiful reminder: look at the wildflowers. In Luke 12:27-28, He invites us to notice how God cares for even the most fleeting parts of creation and promises that His care for us is even greater.

In today’s devotional, Whitney Hopler reflects on the peaceful, unhurried life of flowers — and how their effortless trust in God’s provision challenges us to release our worries and rest in His faithful care. If God so carefully clothes the grass of the field, how much more will He clothe and care for you?

Key Takeaways:
🌸 Learn how observing flowers can offer practical lessons in trusting God’s provision
🌸 Discover why Jesus calls us to live free from worry by His faithful care.
🌸 Be encouraged to recognize the details God tends to in your life, big and small
🌸 Reflect on ways to cultivate peace and gratitude through simple moments in nature

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Full Transcript Below:

Consider How the Flowers Grow

By: Whitney Hopler

“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you – you of little faith!” – Luke 12:27-28, NIV 

During May, I love to visit gardens to see flowers. It’s one of my favorite ways to relax. Flowers become so beautiful just by doing what they were made to do, without any stress. When I look at them, I’m reminded that I can trust God to take care of me, too. 

In our busy lives, we can get overwhelmed with everything we have to do. We might even start worrying about the future. But Jesus tells us not to worry and look at the simple beauty of nature to inspire us to make a different choice. He tells us to think about how wildflowers grow, as a reminder of how God cares for everything he made – including us. These verses remind us that God loves and cares for even the smallest parts of his creation. The flowers grow naturally, depending on God for everything they need. They don’t worry about whether they’ll have enough. They just trust what God provides for them – and in the process, they become beautiful. We may catch ourselves worrying about what we need for our health, our money, our relationships, and much more. But Jesus says to just look at the flowers and learn from them. They grow well under God’s care without worrying – just by being what God made them to be. 

If God cares so much for these short-lived flowers, how much more will God care for us, his children? Our worries can make us forget to trust God’s provision. Jesus asks us to have more faith. He challenges us to trust that God knows what we need and will provide it at the right time. Just like the flowers rely on God for everything, Jesus invites us to rely on God for everything we need. This means really believing that God knows our needs and is working to meet them in the best way for us. 

Beautiful flowers also show us how amazing God’s work is in our lives. God’s care for us includes paying attention to every little detail. If God puts so much care into making flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow look beautiful, how much more does God care about the details of our lives? This should make us feel grateful and give us peace, knowing that our lives are in the hands of a loving God. 

Just as flowers grow without effort, trusting God to provide, we can rest assured that God will meet our needs. We should still work hard on what God has given us to do. But we never need to worry about our needs being met, because we can always trust our loving Heavenly Father to provide what we need. So, let’s enjoy the simple beauty of flowers and let their beauty remind us of God’s beautiful care for us. May we grow in faith, knowing that the God who clothes the flowers so well will definitely take care of us!

Intersecting Faith and Life 

As you consider how flowers can inspire you to trust God more, reflect on these questions:
When you feel overwhelmed by worries, how can enjoying flowers help you relieve stress and find a fresh perspective?
What specific needs do you find most challenging to trust God to help you with? What steps can you take to practice trusting God more to meet those needs?
How does the idea that God cares for all the details of your life give you a sense of security?
Think of a time when God met a need for you in a surprising way. How can remembering that experience strengthen your faith?
How can you create more moments in your daily life to appreciate the simple beauty of God’s creation, and use those moments to connect with God?

Further Reading 

Matthew 6:33-34

Philippians 4:6-7

Psalm 23:1

1 Peter 5:7

Isaiah 40:8

In our hectic, pressure-filled lives, it&rsquo;s easy to get tangled up in worry &mdash; about finances, relationships, health, and the future. But Jesus offers a gentle, beautiful reminder: look at the wildflowers. In Luke 12:27-28, He invites us to notice how God cares for even the most fleeting parts of creation and promises that His care for us is even greater.
In today&rsquo;s devotional, Whitney Hopler reflects on the peaceful, unhurried life of flowers &mdash; and how their effortless trust in God&rsquo;s provision challenges us to release our worries and rest in His faithful care. If God so carefully clothes the grass of the field, how much more will He clothe and care for you?
Key Takeaways: 🌸 Learn how observing flowers can offer practical lessons in trusting God&rsquo;s provision 🌸 Discover why Jesus calls us to live free from worry by His faithful care. 🌸 Be encouraged to recognize the details God tends to in your life, big and small 🌸 Reflect on ways to cultivate peace and gratitude through simple moments in nature
💬 Join the Conversation
What is one burden of shame you&rsquo;ve surrendered to Jesus? How has God reminded you of His grace and freedom? Share your story &mdash; we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. Connect with us on social media @LifeAudioNetwork or leave a message on Crosswalk.com. Let&rsquo;s encourage one another with the hope and mercy we&rsquo;ve found in Christ.
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Full Transcript Below:
Consider How the Flowers Grow
By: Whitney Hopler
&ldquo;Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you &ndash; you of little faith!&rdquo; &ndash; Luke 12:27-28, NIV&nbsp;
During May, I love to visit gardens to see flowers. It&rsquo;s one of my favorite ways to relax. Flowers become so beautiful just by doing what they were made to do, without any stress. When I look at them, I&rsquo;m reminded that I can trust God to take care of me, too.&nbsp;
In our busy lives, we can get overwhelmed with everything we have to do. We might even start worrying about the future. But Jesus tells us<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/bible-verses-that-taught-me-not-to-worry-and-how.html"> not to worry</a> and look at the simple beauty of nature to inspire us to make a different choice. He tells us to think about how wildflowers grow, as a reminder of how God cares for everything he made &ndash; including us. These verses remind us that God loves and cares for even the smallest parts of his creation. The flowers grow naturally, depending on God for everything they need. They don&rsquo;t worry about whether they&rsquo;ll have enough. They just trust what God provides for them &ndash; and in the process, they become beautiful. We may catch ourselves worrying about what we need for our health, our money, our relationships, and much more. But Jesus says to just<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-is-the-lotus-flower-meaning-in-christianity.html"> look at the flowers and learn from them</a>. They grow well under God&rsquo;s care without worrying &ndash; just by being what God made them to be.&nbsp;
If God cares so much for these short-lived flowers, how much more will God care for us, his children? Our worries can make us forget to trust God&rsquo;s provision. Jesus asks us to have more faith. He challenges us to trust that God knows what we need and will provide it at the right time. Just like the flowers rely on God for everything, Jesus invites us to rely on God for everything we need. This means really believing that God knows our needs and is working to meet them in the best way for us.&nbsp;
Beautiful flowers also show us how amazing God&rsquo;s work is in our lives. God&rsquo;s care for us includes paying attention to every little detail. If God puts so much care into making flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow look beautiful, how much more does God care about the details of our lives? This should make us feel grateful and give us peace, knowing that our lives are in the hands of a loving God.&nbsp;
Just as flowers grow without effort, trusting God to provide, we can rest assured that God will meet our needs. We should still work hard on what God has given us to do. But we never need to worry about our needs being met, because we can always trust<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/reflections-on-gods-role-as-our-heavenly-father.html"> our loving Heavenly Father</a> to provide what we need. So, let&rsquo;s enjoy the simple beauty of flowers and let their beauty remind us of God&rsquo;s beautiful care for us. May we grow in faith, knowing that the God who clothes the flowers so well will definitely take care of us!
Intersecting Faith and Life&nbsp;
As you consider how flowers can inspire you to trust God more, reflect on these questions:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">When you feel overwhelmed by worries, how can enjoying flowers help you relieve stress and find a fresh perspective?</li>
<li aria-level="1">What specific needs do you find most challenging to trust God to help you with? What steps can you take to practice trusting God more to meet those needs?</li>
<li aria-level="1">How does the idea that God cares for all the details of your life give you a sense of security?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Think of a time when God met a need for you in a surprising way. How can remembering that experience strengthen your faith?</li>
<li aria-level="1">How can you create more moments in your daily life to appreciate the simple beauty of God&rsquo;s creation, and use those moments to connect with God?</li>
</ul>
Further Reading&nbsp;
Matthew 6:33-34
Philippians 4:6-7
Psalm 23:1
1 Peter 5:7
Isaiah 40:8

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If you love what you're listening to on the podcast, be sure to check out our companion devotional at https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/.

Are you a Christian looking for a daily devotional podcast to encourage, inspire, and convict you in your walk with Christ? 7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Daily Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Let's study the Bible together and through the experiences of other believers, learn how to apply the Word of God to our lives.
Here’s just some of what we cover in The Crosswalk Daily Devotional Podcast:
☕️ Why the Tongue Can't Be Tamed (And What to Do about It) ☕️ The Quickest Way to an Attitude Adjustment ☕️ Your Birthday: The Most and Least Important Day of Your Life ☕️ Noticing God's Blessings in the Hardest Moments of Life ☕️ One of the Sneakiest Lies Satan Is Telling the Church ☕️ How to Push Through the Weariness of Prayer ☕️ 3 Steps to Take When Facing Temptation ☕️ What to Remember during a Stressful Election Year
If you love what you're listening to on the podcast, be sure to check out our companion devotional at <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/">https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/.</a>

7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life.

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