Book- The Way of the Wildflower
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Living in Colorado, whenever Ruth Chou Simons needs to take a deep breath and reset, she spends time in nature, looking up to see God’s creation. Inspired by beautiful fields of wildflowers, the bestselling author and artist is announcing her latest project, The Way of the Wildflower: Gospel Meditations to Unburden Your Anxious Soul. The stunning devotional invites readers to discover freedom from anxiety and comfort for heavy burdens by learning from the flowers of the field, knowing that if God cares for his littlest creations, how much more will he take care of us.
Drawing inspiration from Jesus' words in Luke 12:25-28, where he asks, "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?" and encourages his disciples to "Consider how the wild flowers grow," Simons guides readers through thirty gospel-centered meditations exploring five transformative ways of the wildflower: dependency, freedom, resilience, unhurriedness, and belovedness.
“This book is born out of my own battle with anxious thoughts and fears,” writes Simons. “In every new season, especially the ones when I’ve wrestled with worry, I’ve had to train myself to stop and remember the gospel—the redeeming work of Christ that changed everything. As I’ve sat down to write and think through all the ways I struggle to live in the way of the wildflowers, I’ve kept coming back to the same refrain—because Jesus . . . Because Jesus. It’s our only hope in the hard reality of this world. And when we take Jesus’ words to heart and consider how the wildflower grows, because Jesus becomes the refrain of our days.”
The Way of the Wildflower features Simon’s signature watercolor florals on every page. Readers have an opportunity to learn about numerous species of wildflowers as they journey through the devotions and Scripture.
Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies, including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, When Strivings Cease, and Now and Not Yet. She is an artist, podcaster, speaker, and the founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Officer of GraceLaced, an art and lifestyle brand. Simons uses each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’s hearts, making deep truths beautifully accessible with her signature art and relatable communication style. Simons has been featured on Good Morning America, FOX, and Christianity Today. Ruth and her husband, Troy, live in Western Colorado and are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.
