Weeds

     So my weeds are having a fabulous year. They have spread their good cheer all over the place, popping up in unexpected places,growing tall and strong and rooted deep. Wish I could share the joy along with them, but they are taking over their quiet and much prettier neighbors. Might have to kick them out! They are a bit obnoxious and overwhelming, a bit pushy and well, down-right sneaky.

     Where are the weeds in your life? Are there things or people draining your healthy root system? Is there something tall and strong taking the beauty and joy out of your life? Is there an obnoxious habit or a discouraging person bringing you down? Jesus has the power to crowd out the weeds with good seed. Eventually the good soil and seed will replace those pesky weeds. A little prayer, some watering of the Word, a sprinkle of God’s love and the warm Sonshine upon you will work its magic. Let’s kick them out.

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.  Luke 8:14-15

Dear Jesus,

Let us be the ones who grow good seed. Show us the weeds we need to remove or replace with You. Sometimes the weeds creep up unexpectedly and sometimes they have been there for years and we don’t know how to remove them. All things are possible with You.

Amen