--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Look to the lilies how they grow! 'Twas…" description: "\"Look to the lilies how they grow! 'Twas thus the Saviour said, that we, Even in the simplest flowers that blow, God's ever-watchful care might see.\" — ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a61/david-macbeth-moir-54823_blow_look-to-the-lilies-how-they-grow-twas-th_2352013.jpg" --- # Look to the lilies how they grow! 'Twas thus the Saviour… ![“Look to the lilies how they grow! 'Twas thus the Saviour said, that we, Even in the simplest flowers that blow, God's ever-watchful care might see.” quote by David Macbeth Moir](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a61/david-macbeth-moir-54823_blow_look-to-the-lilies-how-they-grow-twas-th_2352013.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a61/david-macbeth-moir-54823_blow_look-to-the-lilies-how-they-grow-twas-th_2352013.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a61/david-macbeth-moir-54823_blow_look-to-the-lilies-how-they-grow-twas-th_2352013.jpg) > “Look to the lilies how they grow! 'Twas thus the Saviour said, that we, Even in the simplest flowers that blow, God's ever-watchful care might see.” [David Macbeth Moir](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-macbeth-moir/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Nature reflects divine care; even simple flowers show God's watchful presence. **In simple terms:** Nature shows God's care. Key Takeaway Notice small signs of divine care. Themes faith nature spirituality Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - gardening - personal reflection - prayer - comfort Key Concepts Divine providence symbolism Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize divine care in everyday life? - What small signs remind you of a larger purpose? 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