Quote by Samuel Rutherford

Let your children be as so many flowers, borrowed from God. If the flowers die or wither, thank God for a summer loan of them.

Let your children be as so many flowers, borrowed from God.

Summary

This quote suggests that children should be viewed as temporary gifts from a higher power, much like flowers borrowed from God. If a child's life is cut short or they face difficulties, one should express gratitude for the time they had with them, just as we appreciate the temporary beauty of flowers in the summer. It encourages a perspective that celebrates and appreciates the presence of children in our lives, regardless of their outcomes, reminding us to cherish their fleeting presence and see them as blessings.

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Children

By Samuel Rutherford

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