January
John 15:7
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done to you.”
Although January may be the start of the year for us, it’s still the midway point of the garden’s dormant period. For a beautiful January birth flower display, celebrate with some carnations or snowdrops.
John 15:7
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done to you.”
The word “abide” means to dwell and live, indicating consistency. It brings all the benefits of Psalm 91. May the Holy Spirit help you to dwell in Him, so your desires may be fulfilled through every season of the year.
February
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
Of course, the most significant floral occasion in February is Valentine’s Day. While red roses are a traditional gift, why not mix it up with some glorious daffodils or pretty Peruvian lilies? February is served by a trio of birth flowers: irises, primroses, and violets.
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.”
One of the benefits of abiding in God is the promise of perfect peace—peace where nothing is missing, nothing is broken, and there is harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare, and tranquility. In this world of chaos, God’s perfect peace can be your guard. Keep your mind on Him.
March
Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
Depending on the exact timing, March can also mean two key holidays: Easter and Mother’s Day. Daffodils are among the most popular flowers for these two occasions because they symbolize spring and have religious relevance to Easter. The daffodil is also the official birth flower for March.
Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
No matter what you look like or what worldly riches you have, a woman’s commitment to the Lord is what truly matters in life and makes her extremely beautiful.
April
Hebrews 12:2
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and the finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Bluebells and tulips are April’s most famous flowers, joined by lavish blooms from gardenia and hellebores. This is also an excellent month to start sowing summer seeds, such as sunflowers, zinnias, pot marigolds, and love-in-a-mist. April’s birth flowers are the delightful daisy and the seductive sweet pea.
Hebrews 12:2
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and the finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
We must walk in the full victory of Christ—the power of Christ’s resurrection. We must not be afraid to endure hardship and sacrifice for success.
May
Proverbs 31:25
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
May is also the ideal time to start growing dahlia tubers outside, ready for the summer and fall. Carnations take pride of place in May because they make excellent Mother’s Day flowers. Pink or white carnations are great choices. Another essential flower for May is the Lily of the Valley, which is this month’s official birth flower.
Proverbs 31:25
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
Garments of strength and dignity are for all women who long to glorify the Lord with their lives. Because of these life-changing garments of strength and dignity, the Christ-centered woman can laugh at the days to come. She does not fear the unknown (Psalm 112:7) because she knows the Anchor of her soul (Hebrews 6:19).
June
John 4:38
“I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”
June can be a spectacular show of color, both inside and out. Carnations and pinks both make fantastic additions to a vase of cut flowers. Plant lovers with June birthdays can celebrate with two of the most beautiful birth flowers—honeysuckle and roses.
John 4:38
“I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”
If your work is to plant spiritual seeds, be diligent at it; if your work is to collect the harvest, be assiduous at it. Both are valuable, and you should be ready for opportunities in either case.
July
John 15:12-13
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
In July, plant lovers are spoiled for choice thanks to agapanthus, hydrangeas, sunflowers, and zinnias. All make excellent cut flowers. Try a summer arrangement using sunflowers or zinnias. July represents the crescendo of color for the season. Larkspur, also known as delphinium, is the official birth flower for July.
John 15:12-13
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
This love Jesus speaks of is practical and not merely emotional. You do not have to feel warm thoughts for others, but you do need to act lovingly toward them, even when they are hostile toward you. We are called to love each other with a divine, self-sacrificial love that only comes from Him—a godly affection and gentle kindness imparted to us by His Holy Spirit as we remain in Him and He in us.
August
1 Peter 2:16
“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.”
August is one of the best months for the spectacular colors of begonias, cosmos, and dahlias. Celebrate your August birthday with two fantastic birth flowers—the colorful gladiolus and the charming poppy. Both of these species make brilliant cut flowers, with gladiolus, in particular, lasting for up to 12 days.
1 Peter 2:16
“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.”
Let us not pretend that we are a free people who owe allegiance to God alone while rebelling against the civil government to which God has subjected us. Using liberty as a cloak for maliciousness—a pretext for rebellion—is not true freedom. Instead, we should serve God by submitting to the ordinances of civil government, provided they do not contradict the decrees of God.
September
Psalm 40:1-3
“I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire.”
As the foliage of shrubs and trees gradually starts to turn orange, there are still some gorgeous flowers producing blooms. Crocosmia, dahlias, echinaceas, and gerbera daisies immediately spring to mind.
September’s birth flowers offer plenty of color and character for your celebration. These birth flowers are asters and morning glories—both of which have vibrant blooms.
Psalm 40:1-3
“I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire.”
God is always near to the brokenhearted. No matter how deep the pit of despair you are in, God can lift you out. Just as He did for David, God can set you back on a path toward hope, and He will steady you whenever you start to stumble again.
October
John 8:12
“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. You who follow me will not have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.'”
By the time October rolls around, fall has officially arrived. The color palette turns to beautiful hues of orange and red, creating a fiery display. Plant lovers with October birthdays can enjoy cosmos and marigolds as their birth flowers.
John 8:12
“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. You who follow me will not have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.'”
God is light, and Christ is the image of the invisible God. Just as one sun enlightens the whole world, so does one Christ—there is no need for another. As the world would be a dark dungeon without the sun, so would it be without Jesus, by whom light came into the world. Those who follow Christ shall not walk in darkness. They will not be left without the truths necessary to discern error and be led in the right direction.
November
Proverbs 4:7
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.”
Thanksgiving takes place in November, so why not use cut flowers for a table centerpiece? Chrysanthemums, lilies, and roses are all excellent choices. Enjoy a fiery display of chrysanthemums and peonies as birth flowers to celebrate November birthdays.
Proverbs 4:7
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.”
Life is bigger than what we can naturally see from our own human perspective. To find wisdom, we need a source greater and stronger than ourselves—God. His wisdom will help you make the right decisions and choices in any season, under any circumstance.
December
Luke 2:11
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
The focal point of December is, of course, Christmas. December birthdays are well-represented as well, with three birth flowers: holly, paperwhite narcissus, and poinsettias.
Luke 2:11
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
This is indeed a time to rejoice! Christ is not one who shall become a Savior, but One who was born a Savior. And this Savior is Christ—the Anointed One, the Messiah-Prophet, Priest, and King; Christ the Lord—Jehovah, the everlasting One. He was born to save us from sin, from Satan, from the law, from the world, from death, from hell, and from the wrath to come. He delivers us from every enemy. Let us rejoice!