A Time To Bloom.

I have had this quote in my mind for a while.  My cousin Jennifer had it as her status a long time ago and I immediately copied it for my quote file. 

"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."  —Anaïs Nin

Last Thursday I felt like this quote was coming so true in my life. 

 

I have always chosen to remain tight in the bud.  I could list for you many reasons.  Fear. Confusion. Hurt. A need for acceptance over God's truth.  And a feeling of being trapped.

So because of those things I choose to stay in the bud.  Unfortunately that also means I missed a lot of opportunities.  I missed a lot of open doors and windows.  I missed moving forward. 

Thursday was the day I realized I was tired of remaining in the bud.

He has been doing a big work in me.

And I can no longer remain as I was.

He has watered and cultivated me.  He has given me the Son.

It is time to bloom.

I cannot wait to see what kind of flower I become.

All I know is I will be beautiful because He planted me.

 

   

Please feel free to grab the image to use if you would like.  I am using it as my desktop wallpaper....as a reminder of what is to come!   :)
 

Comments

[Lisa]

What a beautiful picture, and a great quote too!

[glenda]

Three cheers for finding more freedom in your life.

[Andrea Mitchell]

You are already beautiful, love. You are just going to become even more so!

[Lauren]

I love that quote as well and I love the image you made with it! I can't wait to experience this blooming season with you as I read along!! : )

[Alyssa Rose]

This is so funny! I, too, have seen this quote and wrote it down somewhere. Just last night or the night before I was wondering where it was and what I had done with it! I really like its point and think it holds true to me in many areas in my life. What an incredibly amazing season to bloom ~Spring! Life anew by the splendor of His hands!
In His hands,
Alyssa Rose

[Amy @ Filled With Praise]

Love it! It is so beautiful to watch you bloom.
Blessings,
Amy

[3rdofDecember]

I'm so excited for you. This is such a season of blooming for you.

[Randi]

Yes Christy! You are beautiful and what Hes doing in you, creating in you, will be likewise just as beautiful.

Go for it girl! Blossom!!