Spring Wildflowers in WV
Over the past week, the world came to life! Did you see it happen? Trees are leafing out, birds are building nests, frogs are singing their nightly love songs, the sweet smells of honeysuckle float on the warm breeze, and the wildflowers are adding bits and pieces of color throughout the forest where it was dull browns and grays just a few weeks ago. It is magnificent how God brings the earth back from its winter dormancy to the brilliant sights, sounds, and aromas of spring. It’s the perfect time of year (in my opinion). It’s beginning to warm up but not scorching hot yet. The days are getting longer and the sun is getting brighter. New life is breaking forth!
My prayer is that you can enjoy these beautiful spring days. If you’re exploring nature, you might notice some of those spring wildflowers I mentioned. I found this wonderful resource from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture with pictures and information on the wildflowers you may come across here in West Virginia. Turn your outing into an adventure to find as many wildflowers as you can while thinking of the beautiful verses from Song of Songs 2:10-13…..
“ 10 My beloved spoke, and said to me:
“Rise up, my love, my fair one,
And come away.
11 For lo, the winter is past,
The rain is over and gone.
12 The flowers appear on the earth;
The time of singing has come,
And the voice of the turtledove
Is heard in our land.
13 The fig tree puts forth her green figs,
And the vines with the tender grapes
Give a good smell.
Rise up, my love, my fair one,
And come away!”
