“I picked this flower for you, Mommy”.

Such sweet words that I hear almost every time we are outside as my now 4-year-old hands me a dandelion. A kind little gesture. Her Daddy even taught her to say, “It’s pretty just like you, Mommy”. 

What most find as a pesky, little “weed”, Raelyn thinks is a beautiful flower. So beautiful in fact that she wants to show it off. Worthy enough to give as a gift. Most Gardener’s work hard to keep Dandelions out of their gardens. They are a nuisance. People treat them as weeds.

In recent years, I’ve heard of many nutritional benefits from eating Dandelions…not sure if I’m ready for that yet myself…but it’s been known to aid in digestion, reduce cholesterol, fight inflammation, keep blood sugars level and so much more. Who knew?! 

It got me to thinking…aren’t we the same way? There was a time in my life where I was so broken. I felt ugly because of my sin. Worthless. Who would want me? How could I be used for any good? People will just see the flaws. Then God reminded me, I am beautiful. He is the glue that can put me back together; Make me new. Sure the cracks are still visible but it puts the focus on God, the glue,. The one who is holding me together; making me stronger. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3)”. 

The world may see me as a weed but God sees me as a beautiful flower. He doesn’t see the broken pieces. He sees the potential. He can mold and shape me into use. When I’m grounded in him, I can bring sustenance to others’ lives by showing them Jesus. When I realized that God saw my beauty, I wanted my life to be a reflection of Him. 

When God sees you, He sees the most beautiful flower.