September 8, 2022

Along our fence line we planted an array of wildflowers. We prepared the bed, defended against weeds, diligently watered, and then waited. And waited. Nothing but weeds. But, Lo!, a week or two later a volunteer pumpkin plant sprouted. And just yesterday we harvested a picturesque pumpkin – perfectly round and perfectly orange.

I’d rather have a pumpkin than an array of wildflowers, especially in Autumn. “The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.” (Proverbs 16:1)

In every case, the Lord’s reply of the tongue is way better than the plans of the heart.

“O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” (Proper 4 – BCP)