And then this happened......

We bought a pot of flowers at Lowe's back in the spring but I can't remember what they're called.  
(if any of you can tell me, that would be awesome)
One reason I wanted them is because they're perennials so hopefully we can enjoy them for many years.   
I thought the little tag in the pot said that the flower bloomed, 
but all it would do is continue to look like it was going to bloom, 
and then it would just put out more leaves.  
Each time that happened, I would get a bit disappointed.

Until one day last week, when I caught a glimpse of purple.....

I couldn't help but think about how often something similar happens in my own life 

when God tries to teach me a lesson.

I think I've finally "got it" only to have to be taught again.....

and again.....

and even again sometimes.....

until I realize that He's not going to give up until I learn whatever the lesson might be.  

Are all those times wasted?  

I don't think so because they serve to grow me and develop my faith until FINALLY, there's progress and just like the flower.....

I bloom!

♫ ♫ ♫  He's still working on me
To make me what I need to be.
It took him just a week to make the moon and the stars
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars.
How loving and patient He must be
'Cause He's still workin' on me. ♫ ♫ ♫

Although this is usually a children's song, 
I'll never grow too old to learn.
After all.....
I'm a child of God!

Happy Monday, Everybody!

Breathing in Grace,