Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional. Morning Glory By Jenni Poling July 5th, 2026 “Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You.” Psalm 143:8 There are several varieties of morning glories to be found in Illinois, and they are prolific because they thrive in poor soil and bright light. Among my favorites are the ivy-leaved morning glory, whose bloom is a beautiful sky-blue color, and the bigroot morning glory, whose easily-recognized flower is large and white with a burgundy-colored throat. Other colors include violet, white, and vivid red. I have yet to see any of the red ones—but they’re on my “bucket list.” From the name morning glory, one can correctly assume that it’s a morning-blooming flower, and most blooms fade by eleven o’clock. This blooming habit is common to many varieties of wildflowers, so if you truly want to see what’s blooming in your neighborhood, get out there early! The object lesson is clear: In the spiritual realm, if you want to find a beautiful message from God, don’t delay! Start your day by seeking Him. In this way, you will find beautiful revelations of truth and strength for your day—and you’ll have all day to meditate on it. There are other hidden benefits to this interesting plant. The bigroot morning glory (also known as the wild sweet potato) has an edible tuber. Having sampled many wild foods in the past, I was tempted to try this wild edible until I discovered that the taproot-like tuber can be four inches in diameter, weigh more than 60 pounds, and be buried several feet underground! The white star variety also produces edible tubers, but it is not common. Some may be surprised to learn that the cultivated sweet potato is in the morning glory family. In fact, the sweet potato is used widely in many different cuisines worldwide, from South America to the West Indies and even the Far East. Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients, including carotenes and vitamins C and B6. In the southern states, the traditional way to serve sweet potato is mashed and topped with brown sugar, cinnamon, and marshmallows. (we won’t even talk about sweet potato pie!) But my new favorite way to prepare a sweet potato is the Maori way: roasted and served with sweet chili sauce and sour cream (I like to use a non-dairy version). Like most things in God’s Creation, there are many more things we can learn—if we “dig a little deeper.” When we take the time to study the things of God a little more intentionally, we find fresh revelations about Him. And we’re sure to find sweet nuggets of truth as we heed the instruction found in Psalm 34:8: “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!”