Experience daily bliss and capture inner calm in a breathtaking prayer garden

My prayer garden removes heavy burdens. It’s easier than you think to find a beautiful garden and spend a few minutes there every day.

Some mornings I drive to this landscape of cascading white roses for a devotional time.

At 7:00 am hardly anyone is stirring except birds and rabbits.

Most of the time, the weather co-operates, and I put the top down on my old sports car.   

I drive slowly as the morning light bathes my soul.  

Good morning, Steve.  Here’s another day of magnificent colors, just for you.  I’ll see you in the garden.

This year has been tough, as Judy and I have wrestled with various health maladies. 

There always seems to be a surprise malady.  But my prayer garden doesn’t worry.  It’s not bothered by what’s wrong because it’s a gateway to all possibilities.  “With God, all things are possible.” Mt 19:26

I pull up to the curb and pour more coffee, sensing a communication.

I designed all of this for you. Trust me to lead you clearly and gently on the right path. I’m with you every step of the way for your good.

How a prayer garden impacts your day

God loves gardens.  They display his beauty and power. He comforts and strengthens us there.

Throughout the Bible, God meets people in gardens…

• in happy times like Eden, Gen. 2:8
• in suffering times like Gethsemane, Mat. 26:3
• in recovery times like Golgotha, John 19:41
• in hopeful times like the Heavenly Garden, Rev. 22:1

Embrace daily time in your prayer garden, and God will meet you there.

I made this garden to comfort you. These flowers, the gentle oaks, and the soaring dove are your companions. All of these are your friends and allies. They are here as I am to strengthen you for the day. Amid the chaos, crowds, or crises, I am with you. No step you take will be without me by your side. When you see my trees and creatures above and below, remember, I made them like you, and because I care for them, how much more will I care for you?

How a prayer garden overcomes obstacles

This morning I’m stunned by a message.  Right in the middle of these flowers and trees are obstacles.  A fence and a wall.  Some would interpret them as boundaries, and maybe they are.  But a Voice speaks to me… Whatever is blocking the serenity in your life, focus on two things, and you will overcome. Focus on love and faithfulness. They are keys for overcoming barriers.

What? OK. Then, I remember this proverb.

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.”
Pr 3:3-4

1. Love

Love knocks down barriers. Love gathers all of the parties you need to…

• solve conflicts
• secure healing
• find strength
• add joy

My prayer garden hooks me up to God’s love.

Observing all of this beauty reminds me how much God loves the earth, the creatures, and the people.

All the beauty we see outside reminds us of God’s love and care.

• Love is kind and won’t self-destruct your progress.
• Love is patient and waits to see the right direction.
• Love endures everything with perseverance.
• Love bears all things and won’t panic.

Lean forward with love, and you will leap over barriers.

2. Faithfulness

These garden meetings are having a big impact on me.

A softness and joy are added to my steps.

Let me transform your life by meeting with you daily. I offer you peace the world does not understand because it’s stuck in a tyranny of empty, needless choices. As I surround our meeting, feel my security replace anxiety. Begin your day with victory, not failure. Anticipate satisfaction, not heartbreak. Imagine all of the good I am bringing. I am working all of this out for your future. Yes, you can maintain this optimism. Optimism like faithfulness is a choice. You can choose this because I am your rock. Set your feet on me, and I will stand you up.

“If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.”
2 Tim 2:13

After a few minutes, I start my car and drive away knowing that God is my rock.

I pass another garden, reminding me that God’s energy flows through us like a rushing stream.

How do gardens enhance your spiritual and mental health?

Stories like this are part of the reflections I write about living fully, finding joy, and making life count, which you can explore on my About Stephen Blaising page.