Sunflowers have always been one of my favorite flowers. Not only do they resemble the sun, but younger sunflowers also follow the sun through a phenomenon called heliotropism. One of the reasons they do this is to maximize photosynthesis for growth.
This really got me comparing that to our relationship with God—thinking of the sun as Jesus. The way for us to maximize growing in our faith is to trust Him and follow Him, much like a sunflower trusting and following the sun.
In Hebrews 12:1–2 (NKJV) it says, “And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.”
The Bible clearly tells us that it takes steady perseverance to make it through life, and we accomplish that by keeping our focus on Jesus—by fixing our eyes on Him, just as a sunflower fixates on the sun. So no matter what season you’re in, keep turning toward Him. A sunflower never stops seeking the sun, and in the same way, may we never stop seeking Jesus and relying on Him for help.
My Light for My Lord 