My younger grandchildren and great grandchildren seem to change so fast. So often when I see one of them, I notice little changes.
In Psalm 103, David wrote a poetic song that praised God while also reflecting on how quickly the joyful moments of our lives pass by: “The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone” (vv. 15-16).
But despite acknowledging the brevity of life, David describes the flower as flourishing, or thriving. Although each individual flower blossoms and blooms swiftly, its fragrance and color and beauty bring great joy in the moment. Though the joys of life pass so rapidly, we should still enjoy the fragrance and beauty of the rose before it fades.
