Spring is a time of new beginnings and new life. It can also be a time of renewed hope and joy. As you enjoy the beautiful images of 2017’s spring flowers, think about how much your Heavenly Father loves you and how much more important you are to Him than they are even in all of their beauty.

And why worry about your clothes? Look at the field lilies! They don’t worry about theirs. Yet King Solomon in all his glory was not clothed as beautifully as they. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won’t he more surely care for you, O men of little faith? — Matthew 6:28-30

Bluebonnets in the City. Austin, Texas

Desert Wildflower Super Bloom. Diamond Valley Lake, California

Purple Crocuses. Arbor Lodge, Portland, Oregon

Pink Peignoir, Azalea Garden. New York Botanical Garden

Blooming Crocuses. Denver Colorado

Great Southern White Butterfly on a Firewheel flower. Volusia, Florida

Crocus. Champaign, Illinois

Cherry Blossoms. Washington, DC