29.1.11

Zinnias: My Garden-Fillers


They're ordinary. They don't have fragrance. They don't need much care and attention. They can thrive on their own. Oftentimes, I am more proud of my other rare, hard-to-care plants. But really, these Zinnias do the job of keeping my garden beautiful. They fill my garden with flowers even when all other plants fail to bloom.

Do you sometimes feel like you're just a filler in world and that you don't really play an important role? I do! Sometimes, worse. I feel like I can slip away without others noticing my absence; like an extra in a movie where anyone could just fill my part. Irrelevant. Unimportant.

As I did my gardening today, these thorny weeds of lies were pulled out. My zinnias reminded me that I have an important role. I'm part of a big picture. Little my contribution be, I can make this world more beautiful.

For we are God's workmanship, 
created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
which God prepared in advance for us to do. 
Ephesians 2:10



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16 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Wow. this is pretty blog. I am going to add this to my two blogs too...

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  2. Maia TJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    What a beautiful post. Your zinnia photos are beautiful and your thoughts even more.
    Thanks for sharing them with us on Macro Flowers Saturday.

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  3. LizJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Pretty blooms!
    Happy MYM.

    Liz @ MLC

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  4. Life Images by JillJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    gorgeous flowers and a lovely post and sentiments - yes we all make up a special part of the wonderful world in which we live.

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  5. A Garden of ThreadsJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I just the colours and shapes of zinnias. Fabulous collage.

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  6. PondsideJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Well said - I'm paying attention.
    I just discovered zinnias last year. With our dry summers, they are valuable additions to the beds.

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  7. chJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I know what you mean about feeling invisible sometimes. You have opened my eyes today with your absolutely beautiful mosaic! Your whole blog is beautiful!

    I love zinnias. I discovered them this past fall and fell in love with them! They blossomed and changed colors for months! I can't wait to plant them again. They really made me feel happy!
    Have a great week!

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  8. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    They are gorgeous...you get the most bang for your buck with the lowly zinnia...can't beat them for color and they are tough...Here in the South they are a staple...Love your mosaic!!!
    Have a wonderful week!!!

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  9. Gardening in a SandboxJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Planting a variety of beautiful blooms brings happiness to our heart and soul.

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  10. forgetmenotJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Beautiful flowers and I love your comment under your profile pic. Sounds like you spend lots of time making the world more beautiful. Mickie

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  11. srpJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I threw out some wild flower seeds in really bad soil next to the preserve... the zinnia were the only flowers that came up. They bloomed until the hard frost in late October.

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  12. Snuffygirl5February 1, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Thanks for sharing Ruth! I feel the same too!

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  13. LouisetteFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    In my chilhood africa, we have much zinia in garden, i love warme colours this flowers, greeting from Belgium

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  14. LouisetteFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Greeting from Belgium.

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  15. forgetmenotFebruary 6, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Zinnias are beautiful and for the most part, hardy. I love your post and your parting words. Mickie

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  16. ClavelFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I dont have a garden but I love to have one someday. I am following your blog, visit and follow mine 2!

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