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𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘕𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘔𝘳𝘴. 𝘔𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘒. 𝘐𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯’𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 at Bohol Tropics Resort, May 9, 2025.

Women are the flowers that bring vibrance and fragrance to the world dominated by men. Their lives are also likened to the blossoming process of the petals of these colorful and wonderful creations. 

However, using the same word to refer to their Christian journey can take us to a deeper meaning and analogy. Unlike the world’s definition, biblical flourishing is not about doing more but abiding more. It’s about thriving where God has planted us, rooted in His presence, His word, and His purposes.

Let us walk through the seven keys to flourishing, each anchored in Scripture and rich in spiritual insight.

1. 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙙’𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨.
Key Text: “Planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God.” – Psalm 92:13

In this sin-stricken world, we are considerably spiritually uprooted from the source of life. Thus, we need to be reconnected to the vine. 

Flourishing begins with where and how you are planted. Just as a tree cannot grow without being rooted in rich soil, we cannot grow spiritually if we are disconnected from God. 

His presence is the very soil where our souls take root and thrive. Being planted in God’s house isn’t about mere attendance but cultivating a daily connection with Him.

To stay planted in God’s purpose, we need to ponder these:

* 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙙’𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 
Like daily nourishment, His Word feeds our spirit.

* 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 
Prayers are not merely requests but a conversation and intimacy with God. 

* 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨
Flourishing doesn’t mean being flawless, but depending on Him.

* 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 
A tree does not grow in isolation. Growth happens best in shared faith.

* 𝙊𝙗𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 
Genuine growth comes when we let go of our will and trust His.

2. 𝙀𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚. 
lKey Text: “The greatest among you must be a servant.” – Matthew 23:11

In the Kingdom of God, greatness is not measured by position but by intentions an𝙙 motives. Humble service doesn’t degrade us; it elevates us in the eyes of the Lord. 

God promotes those who are willing to serve even when no one is watching. 

Humble service reveals character. You’re not doing it for status, applause, or position. But you’re doing it simply out of love for others.

Think about the quiet acts—washing dishes at church, giving anonymously, and praying silently for others. These moments may be invisible to the crowd, but are highly visible and precious to heaven.

3. 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 
Key Text: “And God can bless you abundantly… You will abound in every good work.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV

Grace is like the gentle rain that keeps our spirit nourished and soft. Without it, we become parched, burned out, and bitter. But with it, we flourish with strength, joy, and compassion.

Walking daily in God’s grace means resting in Christ’s love, receiving His strength day by day, extending grace to others, and letting go of shame and perfectionism. 

The rhythm of grace is daily. Just as a tree receives dew every morning, our hearts must return to His grace every day.

4. 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣
Key Text: “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1

Life comes in seasons—dry or wet. Some seasons are vibrant, others are scorching. Yet, each one has a purpose in God’s plan.

Trusting God in every season means relying on His character, promises, and presence regardless of all circumstances—whether you are experiencing joy, calamity, or abundance.

According to Jean Wilund, “God does His deepest (and greatest) work in our darkest hours.” 

Even when nothing makes sense, trust that something is growing underground. Roots develop deep in hidden places and even amid the worst weather. 

5. 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙉𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙔𝙤𝙪
Key Text: “Whose delight is in the law of the Lord…That person is like a tree planted by streams of water…” – Psalm 1:2-3 NIV

The Bible is not just a book—it’s living water. It is not just informative but transformative, offering us strength, direction, and comfort when we needed them the most.

God’s Word sustains us in the same way food fuels the body. Without it, we starve spiritually. When we meditate on it, chew on its truths, and let it dwell richly in our hearts, it becomes our source of life.

Flourishing believers are Word-fed and Spirit-led. They are not easily swayed because their nourishment is deep and daily.

6. 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩
Key Text: “Let us think of ways to motivate one another… and let us not neglect meeting together…” – Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT

You cannot flourish alone. God never intended for you to live your faith in isolation. Just as a single branch cannot survive away from the vine, we need the Body of Christ to grow, thrive, and be fruitful.

Flourishing is not a solo journey. It’s a community garden.

Support, correction, prayer, encouragement—these all come through spiritual relationships. In the community of fellow believers, our roots intertwine, and we stand stronger together.

7. 𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚
Key Text: “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit…” – John 15:8 NIV

True flourishing always leads to fruitfulness. Not just personal gain, but a blessing for others. You were created not just to survive, but to overflow—to impact, to nourish, to shine.

God didn’t create you just to grow for yourself.

He wants your works, your gifts, your skills, your prayer, your passion, and your life’s testimony to nourish others.

This is where flourishing becomes fulfilling—when our lives become rivers, not reservoirs; when everything we do carries purpose, and that purpose glorifies God.

Flourishing means bearing fruit, blessing others, and glorifying God. It’s not about striving harder but about abiding deeper.

Ladies, step forward—grounded in grace, strengthened by truth, and led by the Spirit—into the full flourishing life God has designed for you. 

By 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰 | 𝘉𝘰𝘩𝘰𝘭 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴’ 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥