A Card

We get cards all the time-- for birthdays, anniversaries, when we are sick, or even just because. I always try to jot in it something witty out of my own head. Needless to say, that is quite a challenge for me!
I got a card for my birthday (I turned 30 on the 9th) and my pastor's wife wrote in it what I think could be on a Hallmark! The card was of a flower and I don't remeber what the actual carrd said, but she wrote in the corner of the left side, "The beauty of a flower is great, but temporary. But a Christian watered by the water of the Word will bloom forever. This is my prayer for you."
Now, isn't that the sweetest thing you have ever heard? And what a picture it presents in my head! If I am faithful to Him, I will bloom. Daniel says that the faithful who lead the many to righteousness will shine like the stars.

(Daniel 12:3 3“Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of
the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the
stars forever and ever.)

I think that sounds similar to the blooming forever. The opposite being a yucky wilted flower for all of eternity...(outside the city weeping and gnashing my teeth)

Rev 22:15Outside are the dogs and the sorcerers and the immoral persons and the
murderers and the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying. (these are Christians -non-Christians are listed in Rev. 21:8)

The verse in Daniel says it's those who have insight will shine...so, how do we get insight? By readying His Word!

I want to shine!

I want to bloom!

I need to read His Word!