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Sunday, February 21, 2010

My Ladybug

A few of my face book friends know how I am about my cardinals God has shown me over and over as a sign of hope from Him, and now that I haven't seen any cardinals here in St. James, I've seen two eagles! Just at that right time, if you know what I mean. I love how God does that for me. It's just one of those things you know in your heart that it's no less than a miracle.

As I got up early this Sunday morning and went to my bathroom, I saw a ladybug sitting in my sink! I've always loved ladybugs, not knowing much background information on this insect, but another one of those God signs across the years I've experienced.

I began to ponder why did this ladybug, in the cold of winter land in my bathroom sink. So, I did some research on the ladybug and this is what I found:

WHY ARE LADYBUGS LUCKY?

Many cultures view ladybugs as lucky (which I don't believe in "luck.") The most likely explanation for the general view is that the ladybugs are lucky is their dietary habits. Ladybugs eat harmful crop pests (which I already knew), so the appearance of ladybugs would have been welcomed by farmers and gardeners. The appearance of a ladybug would also have been viewed as a blessing, which explains the positive association with ladybug's in many cultures.

In some Christian societies, especially in Europe, the ladybug is linked with the Virgin Mary. According to legend, the spots on the ladybug's back symbolize the seven sorrows of Mary, and ladybugs were sent by the Virgin to protect the crops.

I'm grateful today I saw my ladybug that God sent my way.

11 comments:

  1. Janie, thank you for sharing about the history of the ladybug. As far as I knew about them was the "lucky" part. You have been blessed lately by God's creatures showing up for you making your heart stir. Thank you for sharing and all for your comments on my blog. Much appreciated. Blessings dear one.

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  2. I love it when you leave comments for me..you are so precious to me and to God. Continue to look for your signs from God and so will I. xxxooo janie Blessings and Healing to you my sweet friend.

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  3. Your words are so very kind dear one. So glad we were able to meet up here in cyberspace. Blessings to you!

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  4. :-) Thanks for sharing that, Janie! In whatever form, the reassurances and blessings God sends us are indeed amazing. I love how He's sending you other things now that you don't see your redbirds at your new home!

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  5. Great Blog & Photo! New blog on the Hx. of the Ladybug:
    http://historyoftheladybug.blogspot.com/

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  6. Thanks John. I'll check it out and thanks for visiting my post! Janie

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  7. Dearest Ruth, thanks for stopping by. I'm always looking for those "little"(big things to me) things that God chooses to show me His love. Spring's coming! Maybe some redbirds then....

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  8. this is fascinating....I never knew any of this about ladybugs. For me...God speaks through the blueheron. I had never seen any until I moved here. Everytime I've been in need one flies close to my car etc. He speaks through nature so loud.

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  9. Sarah, that is so wonderful to hear! It has been the same for me with my cardinals. At one time during my life I was going through so much and I looked out my window in the kitchen and the entire backyard was full of my red birds. And yes, I agree, He does speak through nature so loud to us in His own personal way. Thanks for stopping by. Janie

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  10. Janie, I'm a ladybug person too! They're such cute little critters that do a valuable service to our Mother Earth. The happy side benefit is that they also make us smile, lend a bit of magical whimsy to life when we see a ladybug in our daily life, and give us the occasional spiritual nod or "sign" from God.

    This was a lovely blog post, very well written and thought out - keep it up, my love!

    ~ Dawn

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  11. Aren't those ladybugs sweet? I pile them in my category with my cardinals/those little nods as you said from God. In fact, the next couple of days he/she disappeared only to find her sitting on the railing of my bed! I'm always so grateful for these little but wonderful visits. love, jane

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