Begin to resist every work of darkness that would try to tempt you and discourage you (James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8, 9), and cry out to God for deliverance from the evil one. (Matthew 6:13)

Pray for parents to have wisdom to raise their children in a godly manner.

The flower is associated with nobility, perseverance, dignity and a love of nature. Magnolias are often used in floral arrangements such as wedding bouquets to represent the purity and dignity of the bride. They are popular in Southern-style weddings because the flower is often identified with the South.

The magnolia tree is a symbol of magnificence because of its impressive height and enormous flowers.

Blooming Trees: While Americans are accustomed to presenting flowering branches as symbols of spring or rebirth, in the Chinese culture, flowers from blooming trees are seen as a sign of an unfaithful lover as the petals are easily scattered.

While white flowers represent innocence and purity in the American culture, they are the opposite in the Chinese culture. White represents death and ghosts to the Chinese people and are often found at funerals.

Red and pink represent life and celebration.