I am not sure where this phrase originated from. When we lived in a town called Garden City, this phrase was painted in the downtown area. I always loved it. We were struggling there. I don’t want to get into the details of that, or speak ill of anyone. But, it was tough. I kept reminding myself of this phrase.
God planted us there, even if it was just temporary, and we needed to BLOOM.
We are feeling very similarly here. We are starting to feel taken advantage of and unappreciated. Many days, it takes everything within me to keep from blowing up. I do not enjoy seeing my husband mistreated. If you are a ministry wife, this is something that you must get used to. Not everyone will like you. Not everyone will like your husband. (And, you won’t like everyone either) Some people are even so bold as to complain about your husband to you.
I love my husband. I think he is amazing. He is incredible, and I am his biggest fan. You DO NOT speak badly about my husband to me. It is hard to respond graciously to these people. But, it is something that we must do. That hasn’t happened to me in a while. Most people have realized that I am not going to accept them saying anything bad about him.
It is becoming a struggle for me. No one is speaking badly of him. But, they know that he has a huge servant’s heart, and they are taking advantage of that. Things like no longer taking their garbage out, but piling it by the door knowing that he will take care of it. They don’t realize how much time this takes away from his true MINISTRY.
Anyway.. tangent over.
BLOOM. You have to bloom and flourish right where you are. God planted us here. God has continued to water and provide for us. Even if at times it feels like we might wither away. God is still there and He is still faithful.
Bloom where you are planted. God is going to bless.
