They've Survived the Trials and are Now Reaching High in Praise

But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.

Psalm 3:3

As I took pictures of these spring flowers, most of them bulbs, I marveled that these plants had survived so many winters.  They survived freezing temperatures, a warm weather followed by a biting frost, and the current deluge.  Despite all the trials they've endured, they survived by God's provision and awakened this spring in their bright splendor.  While it is probably clichéd, I began to think about how I am like one of these flowers.  When going through trials, God provides a shield for me.  Whether I am feeling physical affliction, having a bad day (or week, or month...), or spiritually down, He is there.  He protects me, helps me brighten, and strengthens me.  Then, at the end of the struggle, I am able to hopefully bless others in ways I wouldn't have been able to without that experience.  They've lifted up their heads towards heaven in praise and glory of God, and, because of God's protection, I can too.