This really all came about a few days ago when I was working on a tablescape.\u00a0 My plan was to take a lovely trip to Trader Joe\u2019s for some flowers and fresh greenery.\u00a0 My reality was too little time and too little energy<\/strong> to make the trip.\u00a0 That left me looking around for something to put down the middle of my table.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the trees by our driveway (the ones that I often cut branches from to use in my d\u00e9cor), there is some kind of invasive weed growing<\/strong>.\u00a0 I actually spent far too long on Google trying to determine what kind it is and still couldn\u2019t figure it out.<\/p>\n All I know is that it\u2019s taking over the tree and we really need to clean it out soon!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the meantime, I thought I would give it a try as fresh greenery<\/strong> for my tablescape!\u00a0 The long, vine-like branches are pretty perfect for casually draping around the centerpiece and they still looked good the next day, too!\u00a0 I love using fresh greenery but some kinds wilt so quickly!<\/p>\n (In other words, this might end up being a repeat experiment!<\/strong>)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As I was working with my centerpiece and tablescape, I had to kind of smile.\u00a0 This wouldn\u2019t be the first time I used weeds on my table.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Christmas” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I remember a dinner party I had at Christmas one year.\u00a0 I used some branches from the pepper berry trees (they get red berries in the Florida winter months and are perfect for Christmas d\u00e9cor!). I got a little teasing at that dinner for putting weeds on the table.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Section Text” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n On this day, it also made me smile because it\u2019s really a perfect analogy.\u00a0 The landscapers really hate these weeds and invasive plants.\u00a0 I, in my need for a long, vine-like branch, found them incredibly useful and even pretty!\u00a0 (Granted, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!)<\/p>\n You and I are a little like weeds.<\/strong>\u00a0 Imperfect, flawed creations who, by nature, won\u2019t be viewed by everyone as pretty or even useful.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Section Text” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Just this week, I had to apologize for a grouchy attitude, get myself to bed a little early, take some deep breaths in moments of frustration, put my chin up and smile when I didn\u2019t feel good, and wish I could do a few things over again.<\/p>\n You too?\u00a0 I\u2019m so glad I\u2019m not alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Small-side-view-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Small side view” admin_label=”Pretty Picture.” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Family.” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I am quite certain that I was not always lovely in the eyes of my family this week.\u00a0 More like a weed<\/em> <\/strong>at moments, to be honest.\u00a0 Thankfully, they love me very much and are very forgiving.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Family.” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n But if it hasn\u2019t happened to you yet, it will.\u00a0 Someone, somewhere, sometime will let you know that you aren\u2019t their \u201ccup of tea.\u201d\u00a0 More like a weed<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 It\u2019s certainly happened to me!\u00a0 In our humanness, we cannot be all things to all people at all times.<\/p>\n And it is okay to be okay with that.\u00a0 In fact, it\u2019s important to be okay with that.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Life can sting.” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n But sometimes, life can sting.\u00a0 Whether by nature or as a result of our own humanness, we will undoubtedly feel \u201cless than\u201d sometimes.\u00a0 More like a weed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n At some point, we are going to be tempted to feel like we are not enough.\u00a0 Like we can\u2019t measure up. \u00a0Like we can\u2019t get it right.\u00a0 More like a weed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Life can sting.” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n But remember my tablescape weeds?\u00a0 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.<\/p>\n And you and I are being held by God.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scripture INtro” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Not like a weed, at all, rather as a treasure, created in His image, created for on purpose for His purpose, and covered by Grace.\u00a0 More like a flower.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scripture 1-2″ _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cI have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, with lovingkindness I have drawn you.\u201d<\/p>\n -Jeremiah 31:3<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cFear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.\u201d<\/p>\n -Isaiah 43:1<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Scripture 1-2″ _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cFor we are God\u2019s masterpiece.\u00a0 He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.\u201d<\/p>\n -Ephesians 2:10<\/p>\n \u201cThe Lord your God is with you<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong> He is mighty enough to save you<\/em>.\u00a0 He will take great delight<\/em><\/strong> in you.\u00a0 With His love, He will calm <\/em><\/strong>all your fears.\u00a0 He will sing with joy because of you<\/em>.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n -Zephaniah 3:17<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In the eye of the only Beholder who really matters, YOU matter.\u00a0 Not a weed, but a precious flower,<\/strong> created with intentional purpose, molded in love, and nurtured in grace.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Next time you head out to cut some flowers or greenery for your table, don\u2019t overlook the weeds.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Much love from our nest.<\/p>\n Blessings,<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Robyn-Huff-Signature-2.png\")
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