The Birds & Lilies—A Lesson in Letting Go
There’s something peaceful about watching a field of wildflowers sway in the breeze—untamed, unbothered, simply being.
And something freeing about seeing birds soar through the sky—never hoarding, never striving, simply trusting.
They don’t stress.
They don’t question if they’ll have enough.
They simply rest in the provision of their Creator.
Jesus points to this simple yet powerful truth in Matthew 6:25-33, reminding us that if God so beautifully clothes the lilies and feeds the birds, how much more will He care for us?
The Weight We Weren’t Meant to Carry
"Be not anxious for your life… Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value? … Can worry add a single hour to your life? … Consider the lilies of the field… they do not toil or spin, yet even Solomon was not clothed like one of these… Your Father knows what you need. Seek first His kingdom, and all will be given to you." – Matthew 6:25-33
We carry so much—concerns about the future, the "what-ifs," the unknowns. We try to control, to plan, to make sure we have enough. But Jesus reminds us that we were never meant to carry the weight of provision on our own.
Just as the birds trust the wind to carry them and the lilies trust the sun to nourish them, we are called to trust the One who provides.
Letting Go, Leaning In
Lilies don’t worry if they’ll be beautiful enough.
Birds don’t stress about where their next meal will come from.
And yet—they are cared for.
So why do we struggle to do the same?
Maybe it’s because trust requires surrender.
It asks us to release our tight grip on control and rest in the truth that we are seen, loved, and provided for by a God who never fails.
A Daily Reminder: The Birds & Lilies Bracelet
I was thinking about all of this when designing the Birds & Lilies Bracelet—a simple, beautiful reminder to trust in His care.
- Mother of Pearl & Hand-Carved Bone Beads – Representing the lilies of the field and the doves of the air, both clothed in natural beauty by the Creator. Just as He adorns the flowers and provides for the birds, He tenderly cares for us.
- Apatite & Green Aventurine – Shades of sky and earth, reflecting the birds that soar above and the fields that bloom below.
- Kunzite – A soft pinkish-lavender stone, symbolizing the gentle peace and unwavering love that come from trusting in God’s provision.
- Freshwater Pearl Cross – The organic, one-of-a-kind shape of this natural pearl cross serves as a reminder that trust and surrender aren’t forced—they are the most natural response to a loving Creator. Just as each pearl is uniquely formed over time, so too are we shaped by faith, growing in beauty as we release our worries into His hands.
A Reminder That You Are Cared For
Maybe today, you need a reminder that you don’t have to strive, that you don’t have to control every detail. Maybe you need a sign to breathe, to trust, to rest in the truth that your needs are seen and your heart is known.
This bracelet isn’t just jewelry—it’s a call to release worry, embrace trust, and rest in the assurance that God will provide. Just as He cares for the birds and the lilies, He will care for you. 🌿✨
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