Modified (benediction) lyrics to Edelweiss:"May the Lord, mighty God,
Bless and keep you forever.
Grant you peace, perfect peace,
Courage in every endeavor.
Lift your eyes and see His face,
And His grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty God,
Bless and keep you forever."
The Edelweiss is an Alpine flower whose German name means "Noble White." The botanical name for this plant is Leontopodium, meaning “Lion’s Paw,” and that’s exactly what it looks like! Throughout history the iconic Edelweiss symbolized courage, truth & hope in a tumultuous world…
Its deep fibrous roots and felt-like leaves protect it in the most climatic extremes – drought, ravaging winds and intense UV sunrays. It prefers to grow in rocky limestone as high as 8,700 ft. in altitude. Basically, the most inaccessible place a flower can grow!
I can’t help but wonder how such a beautiful white flower not just blooms, but survives in the most extreme conditions???
It doesn’t make sense to me, but then again, God’s ways are higher. I’ve been reflecting on Isaiah 55:10- 12 whenever I think about this flower…
“As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”
Whatever season you may find yourself in, I hope you find comfort when you think of Edelweiss…The color white itself represents purity, righteousness, joy, light, and a white horse symbolizes victory. Sound familiar???
“Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white,
clean and bright
You look happy to meet me.
Blossom of snow
may you bloom and grow,
Bloom and grow forever.
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever.”
This spoke to me so much last night, Cee. I love you!! Thanks for your sweet note on FB. I leave for NYC on Wednesday, and then head to Paris at the end of the month. I am looking forward to it all so much. Hasn't this snow been so peaceful? I love how it forces us all to slow down...Think about you and pray for you OFTEN!
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