Also by this author: When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace, Now and Not Yet: Pressing in When You’re Waiting, Wanting, and Restless for More
Published by Thomas Nelson on October 14, 2025
Genres: Non-Fiction, Christian Life, Devotional
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Discover how to live freely and release your burdens with gospel meditations that turn your focus to the God who cares deeply for you.
Are you looking for a new way of living? A way to stop anxious thoughts and release heavy burdens you aren't meant to carry?
In The Way of the Wildflower, bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons invites you to draw inspiration for your weary soul from the flowers of the field through thirty gospel focused meditations covering five ways of the wildflower: Dependency, Freedom, Resilience, Unhurriedness, and Belovedness.
This gorgeous, full-color devotional features Ruth's signature art and stunning hand-painted botanicals, alongside:
Bible verses to meditate on
Practical applications of God's Word
Key truths to preach to yourself when you feel burdened
Prayers to help you practice the way of the wildflower
Wildflower facts and the lessons we can learn from themIf you're wrestling with your past, struggling in your present, or fearful for your future, pause and be still. Consider how the wildflowers grow, remember that the God who cares for them cares for you, too, and let your anxious soul find rest in Him.
“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!” — Luke 12:25–28 (NIV)
Sometimes gift books look beautiful without having much substance inside. With books by Ruth Chou Simons, you know that what you’re getting is both visually stunning and spiritually nourishing. This latest devotional helps women rest in Jesus in the midst of anxiety and life challenges, and it also features beautiful watercolor art of wildflowers. Every single page includes art, whether it is a lush scene or a simple silhouette. This book is also aesthetically pleasing as a physical object. The cover has a nice texture and shiny gilding, the sewn binding is sturdy, and the thick pages feel premium.
Each reading focuses on a different life situation or emotional theme, such as “when disappointment threatens to take you out.” Chou Simons shares biblical wisdom for responding to these universal concerns, and she writes with great compassion for her readers. She shares gospel truths, unpacks Bible verses, and offers hard-won perspectives from her life. Bible verses also appear in calligraphy as part of the art.
The Way of the Wildflower uses wildflowers as a metaphor for the Christian life, just like Jesus did in Matthew 6:28-30. Each devotion features art representing a different flower. At the end of the reading, Chou Simons briefly shares facts about that flower. These illustrated side notes may include details about where the flower grows and what leads to its flourishing, as well as any relevant historical or cultural associations with the plant. The author then ties in a spiritual message, relating each wildflower to the message from that reading.
The Way of the Wildflower: Gospel Meditations to Unburden Your Anxious Soul is a visually beautiful, spiritually encouraging gift book. This book can speak to readers in lots of different tough situations. I appreciated how calming the writing and the art were on nights when I felt too unsettled to focus on reading anything else. Women in many different life stages will appreciate this book’s depth and wisdom, as well as its sheer loveliness, and I highly recommend it. This is a gorgeous coffee table book and a great source of spiritual encouragement.
