**"The Beauty of Being: Lessons from Flowers and Faith"**

Sunflowers sway gracefully in a vibrant field, their golden heads turning towards the sun. As the day progresses and the sun journeys across the sky, they faithfully follow its warm embrace, embodying the essence of searching for light and growth.

They do not compare themselves to each other. They do not criticize each other. They are not worried about how they look or if they fit in; they only keep their gaze on the sun and follow it.

My friend, how we can learn a lesson from these flowers. If we keep our gaze on the Son and do not worry about what is happening around us or how we fit into the culture, measure up in fashion and on-trend, or let social media tell us if we are acceptable, we find freedom. Instead, we look to Jesus, the Son of God, and focus on His promises and what He says about our world and lives.

If we do this, our world will become smoother, we will be much happier, and the peace of God will reign in our lives.

The world is never going to approve of us. It cannot because it does not have the answer. Advertising tells us what we need and what diet will work for us, but how do they know? Each individual is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Only God knows what diet is best for us, where our team is, and where we will be accepted.

The answer to all our questions and insecurities is in His presence. We lean in and let Him whisper in our ear how amazing we really are!

Now, isn't that something to think about!