Planting in Hope: The Beauty of New Beginnings
- Debra Flaming
- Sep 2
- 2 min read
The calendar has turned, and September has arrived—a new month, a new season, and for us here at Flaming Acres Dahlias, a brand-new chapter. Yesterday we officially opened the doors of our online tuber shop, and already we’re overflowing with gratitude. Every order, every note of encouragement, every new subscriber feels like a seed planted in faith—one that will bloom in time.
Life in the garden teaches us this rhythm over and over: we plant in hope, we wait in trust, and we celebrate when beauty finally breaks through the soil. Isn’t that the story of life too? Each of us carries dreams, prayers, and quiet hopes. We tend to them in the unseen places, and then—sometimes when we least expect it—God surprises us with blossoms beyond what we imagined.
Scripture reminds us that with God, every day is a fresh beginning:
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22-23
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19
This September, as dahlias reach their peak in our fields, I can’t help but see their lesson. They start as humble, knobby tubers tucked away in the dark, yet given time, water, and care, they become a riot of color that makes the heart stop and the soul lift. The waiting isn’t wasted—it’s what makes the blooming possible.
So today, we’re celebrating new beginnings. The beginning of Flaming Acres Dahlias’ official journey. The beginning of fresh connections with you, our friends and community. And perhaps for you, the beginning of something stirring quietly in your own life—waiting for its season to bloom.
Every morning, God extends to us the gift of His mercy, a reminder that His grace renews us day by day. Whatever yesterday held, today is a chance to begin again—with Him leading the way.
As we walk into September, let’s remember: beauty takes time, God makes all things new, and every beginning holds the promise of something extraordinary.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time…” – Ecclesiastes 3:11
Blessings,
Debra Flaming
