Scriptures
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
I symbolize sincerity, humility & enduring faith.
Fern
Faith & belief
Martha
John 11:1-44
Story of Martha
Star
Esther
John 11:26
"And whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?" Part of Lazarus story
I symbolize grace, elegance, & faithfulness.
Yellow Jasmine
Loyalty
Ruth
"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?"
Esther 4:14
Chosen
Electa
Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
I symbolize love, passion, & sacrifice.
Red Rose
Bravery & advocacy
Esther
Judges 11:29-40
Story of Adah
Companion
Ruth
2nd John 1:5
"And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another."
I symbolize purity, virtue, & courage.
White lily
Obedience
Adah
'Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.'"
Ruth 1:16-17
Lady/Mistress
Martha
Matthew 5:10
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
I symbolize modesty, humility, & faithfulness.
Violet
Love & charity
Electa
2 John 1:1-13
Story of Electa
Adornment
Adah