God's Plants and It was So!

Genesis 1: 29-30—“Then God said, I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air and all the creatures that move on the ground ---everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so.”

I love plants. These photos are of plants that are planted around the house. I especially love the orchids and the palms. They add a natural tropical landscape to the yard of the house. Many of these plants were bought in different plants sales around the city of Port Moresby.

Port Moresby city is located in the dry arid savannah environment. The plants add green landscapes and beautify the house.

Planting and caring for plants bring a lot of satisfaction in my life. At home among plants always restores my health. Having green plants and flowering plants softens the heart and brings peace of mind to the self.

The plants have a way of making you feel good about yourself. Taking care of them and watering them brings much joy and happiness.

The birds of the trees come down to be up close and personal with you. The plants and water in the pots attract the birds too.

It is all God’s plants. Our responsibility is to look after them. We must learn to listen and talk to them. Plants are good listeners.

The orchids have proven that if you talk to them and care for them they will flower and return their love as appreciation.

It is one of my passion taking photographs of the plants in my house. Some of these plants are show cased in this post.

Luke 12: 27-28—“Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you. O you of little faith?”

And so it is, that looking God’s plants is a duty.

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