The grass
withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.
- Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)
My grandmother and my mother could make any plant thrive. Seriously—green thumbs must run in the family… but the gene skipped me.
Growing up, my mom kept no fewer than thirty houseplants. Each day, she lovingly tended to them, knowing what each one needed to flourish. Meanwhile, I’ve somehow managed to kill a plastic plant. (Yes, I know how ridiculous that sounds—but it’s true!)
Every plant I’ve owned has met a noble, if not premature, death.
Well, except one.
I’ve had a single succulent alive since March 2021—and I honestly have no idea how. I just hope it keeps holding on.
Now here we are, deep into fall. According to the calendar, it’s the season when plants are supposed to wither and die. And yet, in my part of the country, it’s still hitting the 80s during the day. It doesn’t quite feel like fall, but I know it’s here—marked by cooler nights, the scent of bonfires, and the slow transformation of green leaves into fiery gold.
Fall is one of my favorite times of year. It brings football games, hot apple cider, cozy sweaters, and the early signs of holiday cheer. Soon, there’ll be kids in silly costumes at church events, families gathered around tables for Thanksgiving, and twinkling lights ushering in Christmas.
And through it all, there’s a quiet, steady reminder:
The word of our God endures forever.
No matter what season we’re in—physically or spiritually—God’s Word remains unchanged.
When the leaves turn brown and fall… His Word stands.
When the snow covers everything in silence… His truth speaks.
When the sun scorches or the rain pours… His promises endure.
You can’t overwater the Word of God.
You can’t give it too much light.
It never freezes, never wilts, and never dies.
And here’s the part that amazes me most: even if I can’t make a single plant grow, I can still share the living Word of God—and watch people grow in Him.
So, as we sip cider, rake leaves, and count down the days to the holidays, let’s hold fast to the one thing that doesn’t change with the seasons: the enduring, life-giving Word of God.
Read it. Share it. Plant it in your heart.
Because flowers may fall, and grass will fade—but God’s Word?
It will outlast everything.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)
My grandmother and my mother could make any plant thrive. Seriously—green thumbs must run in the family… but the gene skipped me.
Growing up, my mom kept no fewer than thirty houseplants. Each day, she lovingly tended to them, knowing what each one needed to flourish. Meanwhile, I’ve somehow managed to kill a plastic plant. (Yes, I know how ridiculous that sounds—but it’s true!)
Every plant I’ve owned has met a noble, if not premature, death.
Well, except one.
I’ve had a single succulent alive since March 2021—and I honestly have no idea how. I just hope it keeps holding on.
Now here we are, deep into fall. According to the calendar, it’s the season when plants are supposed to wither and die. And yet, in my part of the country, it’s still hitting the 80s during the day. It doesn’t quite feel like fall, but I know it’s here—marked by cooler nights, the scent of bonfires, and the slow transformation of green leaves into fiery gold.
Fall is one of my favorite times of year. It brings football games, hot apple cider, cozy sweaters, and the early signs of holiday cheer. Soon, there’ll be kids in silly costumes at church events, families gathered around tables for Thanksgiving, and twinkling lights ushering in Christmas.
And through it all, there’s a quiet, steady reminder:
The word of our God endures forever.
No matter what season we’re in—physically or spiritually—God’s Word remains unchanged.
When the leaves turn brown and fall… His Word stands.
When the snow covers everything in silence… His truth speaks.
When the sun scorches or the rain pours… His promises endure.
You can’t overwater the Word of God.
You can’t give it too much light.
It never freezes, never wilts, and never dies.
And here’s the part that amazes me most: even if I can’t make a single plant grow, I can still share the living Word of God—and watch people grow in Him.
So, as we sip cider, rake leaves, and count down the days to the holidays, let’s hold fast to the one thing that doesn’t change with the seasons: the enduring, life-giving Word of God.
Read it. Share it. Plant it in your heart.
Because flowers may fall, and grass will fade—but God’s Word?
It will outlast everything.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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