Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ¡®What shall we eat?¡¯ or ¡®What shall we drink?¡¯ or ¡®What shall we wear?¡¯ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.¡± [Matthew 6:28-33]
We probably remember moments when these words pulled us through a hard time.
Jesus tells us to ¡°consider¡± the lilies. According to Strong¡¯s Concordance, the word used there is katamanthanō. It means ¡°to learn thoroughly.¡±
Jesus pointed to the lilies and the birds to press into our hearts, or cause us to ¡°learn thoroughly,¡± that He is the Creator and Sustainer of all life, from the smallest of creatures to the greatest.
This verse flies in the face of the ¡°God helps those who help themselves¡± mindset. God tends to those who trust in Him. God provides for those who put Him and His kingdom first. Sometimes that provision comes in a variety of ways, but He is always faithful to His children.
Earlier in the same chapter of Matthew, Jesus warns us about focusing too much attention on money. Reminding us that earthly treasures succumb to worldly decay but promising the everlasting wealth that comes when we store our wealth in Heaven.
Botanical Name:Lilium candidum
Note: Middle Note Part of the Plant: Flowers Country of Origin: France Extraction Method: Organic Extraction (Hexane Free)
Aromas: Mensely sweet, Floral aroma with good tenacity
For a sweet sensual atmosphere in your bedroom, put a small amount in potpourri. Add a few drops to hot water, drape a towel over your head and inhale the vapors to clear the lungs and nasal passages. Lily essential oil is also normally used in cosmetic products because it is great for your skin too. The oil contains potent moisturizing and soothing properties which helps to prevent dry skin and skin cracks.
Pregnant women should avoid ingesting and topically applying undiluted essential oils throughout pregnancy. Instead, try inhaling essential oils or adding them to a diffuser.
Make sure to store essential oils out of reach of children. You¡¯ll also want to keep your oils away from excessive light or heat, as this can alter the chemical properties of an essential oil significantly.
Always supervise essential oil application with your children. Because children have more delicate skin, it¡¯s a good idea to dilute oils before applying them topically.