Our King

Dogwood berries in December

"But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity." Micah 5:2

Renewal

Monkshood

Therefore, we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Faithful and True

Butterfly Weed

And I saw heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and He who sat upon it is called Faithful and True; and in righteousness He judges and wages war. And His eyes are a flame of fire, and upon His head are many diadems; and He has a name written upon Him which no one knows except Himself. And He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood; and His name is called The Word of God. Revelation 19:11-13

Seek His Kingdom

Spreading Pogonia

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:33-34

Shouts of Joy

Indian Pink

The whole earth is at rest and is quiet; They break forth into shouts of joy. Isaiah 14:7

Built up

Dwarf Larkspur

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Jude 22

Victory!

Fire Pink

When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory." O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" ...But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:54-56

Christ, the Mystery of God

Long-spurred violet after a spring shower

...that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2: 2-3

Deliverance

Gregory Bald Flame Azalea

Now, O LORD our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O LORD, are God. --2 Kings 19:19

Rest

Long-spurred violet

Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. --Jeremiah 6:16

Delight

Sweet Betsy Trillium

I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness. -Isaiah 61:10

Hear

I will hear what God the LORD will say; for He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; But let them not turn back to folly. Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land. Psalm 85:8-9 NAS

God's Handiwork

Mountain Laurel

"Then will all your people be righteous and they will posess the land forever. They are the shoot I have planted, the work of my hands, for the display of my splendor, " [says the LORD]. Isaiah 60:21 NIV

Praise

How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. Psalm 116:12-13 NIV

His

For I am the LORD your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves roar--the LORD Almighty is his name. I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand--I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, "You are my people." Isaiah 51:15-16 NIV

Security

"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I safisfy him and show him my salvation."

Refuge

How great is your goodness which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you. Psalm 31:19 NIV

From the Heavens to the Deep

Aster in Cade's Cove

Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep.--Psalm 36:5-6

Holiness

Showy Orchis

Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior.--Psalm 24:1-5

Joy

Adder's Tongue or Trout Lily

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit.--Psalm 32:1-2