Isaiah 61:11  For as the earth brings forth its sprouts, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to sprout up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to sprout up before all the nations

God is laying the groundwork for a world-size garden of praise.  He is planting seeds of holiness and righteousness in human hearts.  He nurtures our desires… to love and worship Him… to take root, sprout up and blossom. He is the great Gardener of our souls.  Observe the emergence of colorful springtime in the stark winter branches, and realize God is sprouting up new, flowering life in our souls for His glory.  We are fragrant offerings in God’s beautiful garden of praise. 

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