From the Inside Out
A little girl and her grandmother went walking through the flower garden one beautiful spring morning. While the grandmother was watering the flowers, the girl decided to try to open a rosebud with her own two hands. Of course, she wasn’t very successful. As she peeled back each petal, it would tear or bruise or break off completely. Finally, she said, “Nanna, I just don’t understand it at all. When God opens a flower, it looks so beautiful. But when I try, it just comes apart.” The grandmother responded, “Well, honey, there’s a good reason for that. God can do it because God works from the inside out!”
God does indeed work from the inside out! It is true, isn’t it? Even in you and me.
Let us pray: God of grace, we thank you for beginning your work inside each one of us. Fill us with your Spirit. Bring healing and grace into our lives, and use us in ways small and large to show forth your love. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
