The power a lotus flower holds
From the Mud to the Miracle: What the Lotus Can Teach Us About Wholeness
I’ve always loved flowers. There’s something about their effortless beauty and the way they brighten even the darkest day. Roses, tulips, daisies, hydrangeas, and peonies—each one carries its own kind of splendor. But there's one flower that has captured my heart in a different way. A flower with a hidden story and a powerful symbol of resilience: the lotus.
You may not see lotus blooms in every bouquet, but this native flower of India and Vietnam holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. Its beauty is undeniable—but what makes it so extraordinary is not just its appearance, but its process.
Unlike any other flower, the lotus begins its journey in the mud. Every night, it sinks beneath murky waters—surrounded by darkness, decay, and dirt. And yet, each morning, it re-emerges. Clean. Untouched. Glorious.
🌸 It blooms without a trace of where it’s been. 🌸
What the Lotus Teaches Us About God’s Restoration
The lotus doesn’t avoid the mud. It grows through it. It is nourished by it. And because of a protective waxy layer on its petals, the mud can’t cling to it. No matter what’s in the water, the lotus rises spotless.
That image reminds me so deeply of what it means to walk with Christ.
As women of God, we know what it’s like to walk through muddy seasons—loss, illness, stress, financial strain, grief, anxiety, or the slow exhaustion that comes from trying to do everything for everyone. We’ve all been there.
But we were never meant to stay stuck. And unlike the lotus, we are not alone in the process. We are covered by the blood of Jesus—the most powerful cleansing force in the universe.
Isaiah 1:18 reminds us:
“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”
Where the lotus has wax, we have the blood. And when we are covered by His grace, there is no residue that can remain. 🙌🏾
You Were Made to Rise
The beauty of the lotus isn’t just that it blooms. It’s where it blooms. In the thickest mud, it grows stronger, more radiant, and more resilient. And so do we.
Your healing—whether physical, emotional, spiritual, or relational—is not only possible, it’s God’s heart for you.
“Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.”
— 3 John 1:2
Sometimes the process is messy. Sometimes we feel buried by the weight of it all. But even in the darkest, murkiest places, God is nourishing your roots. He is growing your faith, strengthening your spirit, and preparing you for your next bloom.
I know this truth firsthand. I’ve walked through unexpected interruptions, deep disappointments, and trials that tested everything I believed. But through it all, God was faithful. When I emerged, I did so without residue—healed, whole, and covered in His glory.
The Mud is a Miracle in Disguise
God never promised us a life without hardship. But He did promise to never leave us or forsake us.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified... for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
— Deuteronomy 31:6
The mud you’re in might not feel like a miracle right now, but it is the place where God does some of His most beautiful work. It’s in the struggle that your strength is refined. It's in the silence where your roots grow deep. It’s in the waiting where your faith is built.
So if you’re in a muddy season, don’t give up. God is not finished with you. Your bloom is coming.
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Let’s bloom—together.
