Monday, June 1, 2009

Motivational Monday - A Sunflower


Sunflowers always face the sun. In the morning they face east. By evening, they have turned west. They follow the sun as it crosses each day's sky, so they can gather in as much sun as possible.

We can be like sunflowers, and turn to the SON, Jesus Christ, and gather spiritual light from Him. A sunflower seed will grow most anywhere. You, too, can bloom and grow where you are planted. By desiring to believe and by studying the scriptures prayerfully, you will nurture your personal gospel seed.

As the sunflower grows, small buds will soon appear, surrounded by protecting leaves. Like those leaves, your parents, leaders, and teachers surround you, and love you, and protect you, and help your budding testimony grow.

As a sunflower grows taller, its stalk grows thicker, for it must support the large flower that will soon be full of seeds. So as your spiritual stalk must grow, and your testimony will grow stronger as you prayerfully read the scriptures that teach of Jesus Christ and strive to become like Him.

When the sunflower bud opens, bright yellow petals form, and its head becomes a golden crown. The blessings of its growth at last begins to show. And, having been born of a seed, it now produces seeds of its own that nourish people, animals and birds. Your testimony will likewise produce its own new seeds and you will nourish family, friends and others who will see the Son reflected, like a golden crown, in you, for you have become like Him.

So, turn to the Son. Open your heart to His light. Seek it first thing each morning. Follow its warmth across each day's sky. Let its comfort be the last thing you feel each night. Then as the evening of your life's last setting comes, you will arise to a glorious new morning and turn again to Him and He will see His image in your countenance.

9 comments:

Ann Marie said...

This is a great analogy!

Happy Monday!
Happy June 1st!
Happy to see that New Moon trailer over and over....

Cherie said...

We used this with the YW a few years ago! It is such a great analogy!!!
I also personally LOVE sunflowers - they are the happiest flower!!
I have had a little catching up to do but I wanted to tell you that your yard is gorgeous:)


Happy first day of June!!

Cherie said...

We used this with the YW a few years ago! It is such a great analogy!!!
I also personally LOVE sunflowers - they are the happiest flower!!
I have had a little catching up to do but I wanted to tell you that your yard is gorgeous:)


Happy first day of June!!

Cherie said...

We used this with the YW a few years ago! It is such a great analogy!!!
I also personally LOVE sunflowers - they are the happiest flower!!
I have had a little catching up to do but I wanted to tell you that your yard is gorgeous:)


Happy first day of June!!

Cherie said...

Sorry my computer is freaking out!

Small House said...

I love sunflowers. They grow crazy in our yard. I loved your post.

Would you like to come and teach my Relief Society Lesson this Sunday? HAHAHAHA

Have a good day.
Sandra

Bobbi Jo Nichols said...

I love sunflowers to me they are the symbol of summer. My daughter who is majorly into Twilight watched the trailer started crying. Too funny! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Connie said...

An inspirational thought. Thanks for sharing. Putting these analogies on your blog also spreads seeds.

Happy June!

Robyn said...

Always a great thought to start a busy, busy week. I have your book, 'a familiar ring' and I need to get it to you soon. Can't wait to see your new furniture and paint!

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