{"ok":true,"date_display":"Wednesday, October 21, 2026","title":"Consider the Lilies","author":"Daily Reflection","verse_text":"Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.","verse_ref":"Proverbs 18:12","version":"NIV","reflection":"Out on the land, seasons come and go with quiet certainty. When equipment breaks or dry spells linger, anxiety naturally creeps in. Yet Christ directs our eyes to the pasture and the sky—reminding us that the One who clothes the fields with grass and feeds the wild sparrows holds every detail of our lives in His care. Today, work hard, steward the soil faithfully, and leave tomorrow's worries in God's capable hands.","prayer":"Lord, grant me peace in my work today. Teach me to trust Your faithful provision and walk humbly before You.","url":"https://odb.org","source":"Homestead Devotional Archive","updated":"09:44 PM"}