Dandelion People

 A story from nature about how we could and should react to life.

 I love dandelions!

Call me crazy.
Call me lazy.
Call me a weed lover all you want –I Love dandelions.

I used to hate ’em, but now I love ’em.

Why in the world would I have an affinity for such annoying plants? Because they are a splendid illustration of how we ought to live!

1. You can’t keep a good dandelion down.

Philippians 2:1-30 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,

Try all you want, those little yellow flowers keep popping up all over the place. Weed eaters, lawn mowers, and even poisons don’t seem to phase them. They just keep coming back. Dandelion people are like that too.

When the setbacks and disappointments come, they refuse to cave into discouragement. They do not allow the circumstance to get the best of them. These folks figure out a way through the problem.

Instead of complaining about how bad the situation is, they figure out ways to make things better. Whatever comes — they will always find a way to bounce back. You can count on it!

2. Dandelions add colour to the landscape.

Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.

 Isn’t it boring to have a lawn of only one colour? Just think — dandelions were created to brighten our day.

Think of those little yellow flowers as gifts! Dandelion People colour the landscape too. Their enthusiasm adds “spice” to life.

Dandelion people draw out the best in others. They bring joy wherever they go (others bring joy when they go!)

3. Dandelions don’t play favourites.

James 2:9 But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.

Acts 10:34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,

Romans 2:11 For God shows no partiality.

James 2:1 My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.

They show up everywhere! I’ve seen them in gardens, pavement /sidewalk cracks, country roads, city streets, pastures, mansion lawns, and humble dwellings.

They don’t seem to mind whose yard they inhabit. They’re not “too good” for anybody. Dandelion people are like that too. They’re not cliquish, and are willing to relate with people from all walks of life.

You can find some good in everybody!

4. Dandelions are genuine.

Ephesians 4:31-32 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

“Just recently, my granddaughter, brought me a beautiful gift — a dandelion!

It was a gesture of genuine love on her part. Nothing plastic or fake about this. She found a pretty flower and wanted to share it with her daddy.

I wore it behind my ear for the rest of the afternoon. Every parent can relate to the little glass of dandelions which sits on the window sill in our kitchen — a bouquet representing the sincere love of a child”.

5. Dandelions rise above it.

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Colossians 2:12 

Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.

Perhaps the thing I like most about dandelions is how they keep reaching new heights!

They know how to rise above the situation. Regardless of how tall the grass is — the dandelions grow taller! You can pound them, cut them, and even steam roll them, but they keep popping back up.

Dandelion people rise above it as well. Their positive “can-do” spirit empowers them to move beyond any obstacle. Attitude, indeed, makes a terrific difference. Your attitude determines your outlook on life.

In once sense, dandelions are better than roses. I shared this thought with a friend, he responded with an impromptu poem:

“Roses bloom, then fade away. Dandelions come back every day.”

Dandelions simple flowers nonetheless if we follow their example what a difference we could make because they:

Always stay positive

Add colour where ever they go

They don’t have favourite to leave the same impression with everyone

They are genuine ~ assertive ~ open & honest

They rise above all challenges and difficulties

 Are you a dandelion or do you like a rose ~ rise ~ bloom then fade away?