the fragrance

of a surrendered garden

Jesus, I am a garden for You. Come and tend to Your garden. Prop up the drooping branches and cut back the fruitful ones, training them to produce more. If there are any weeds choking me, any rebellious or competing plants, pull them out by the roots. Have me all to yourself. Amend my soil with Your love and shower me with Your living water. Sow Your seeds of mercy and compassion, I am willing. With an open heart I receive Your tender love and care. Walk among these roses and lilies You have planted. Make me a fragrant place for You, a fruitful place, a holy place.

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