When Samantha Ebert sings, “I haven’t left my bedroom in 76 days,” she’s not just crafting a poetic lyric—she’s telling the truth.
Her song “Flowers” was born out of a season of intense physical and emotional pain. Diagnosed with Lyme disease after four to five months of debilitating illness and uncertainty, Samantha found herself stuck—both physically in her bed and spiritually in a place of questioning. But it was in that stillness, in the quiet ache of unanswered prayers, that something unexpected began to grow.
Samantha’s musical journey began early—singing in church and writing songs at just 15 years old. Her lyrics have always come from personal experience, but “Flowers” digs especially deep. It’s not just a song—it’s a testimony.
In the midst of her illness, with no diagnosis in sight and strength fading by the day, Samantha’s mother posed a question that changed everything:
“God has allowed you to be here. What are you going to learn from it?”
Samantha chose to lean in—to God, to her faith, and to her music. She says she co-wrote “Flowers” with God Himself, crediting Him for planting the lyrics in her heart and mind during that dark season. Friends would occasionally stop by and leave flowers on her nightstand—a small gesture that became a symbol of hope. Those “get well soon” bouquets became a reminder that even in the waiting, something beautiful could bloom.
“Whenever we’re going through struggles, or heavy seasons in life,” Samantha shares, “we have an option—to run to God in our pain or to run away from Him because He’s allowed us to go through it.” For her, the choice was clear.
Now, a new version of “Flowers” featuring worship artist Seph Schlueter is gaining traction and touching hearts far beyond what Samantha could have imagined. One listener, Teresa, shared how deeply moved she was by the line, “Lord, why are you keeping me here?” It echoed her own prayers, her own moments of doubt. But the song’s message—that God is planting seeds even in our suffering—was exactly what she needed to hear.
Samantha reflects on her journey with gratitude:
“From get well soon flowers on my nightstand, to writing this song at my lowest point, to releasing it and watching God carry it to the ends of the earth to remind others that pain is never wasted. Forever grateful for Flowers—and even more so for a God who takes the hardest parts of our stories and turns them into something beautiful.”
In a world that strives to ease suffering quickly, “Flowers” reminds us to pause and look closely—because even in our darkest days, God is still planting seeds.
