How many times have I heard this parable, I know it pretty well.... usually think of it in terms of someone hearing the gospel and whether the Word takes root into a person's heart. Today with the help of our pastor I thought about it in terms of my day to day, especially with the busyness of the season
You have the seed that falls on hard ground that never take root, then those that fall on rocky ground, seeds are shallow, never develop a deep root system. Then you have the seeds that fall on good soil but it has thorns... those pesky thorns...my bible describes thorns as tough thistle-bearing weeds that use up avaliable space, light, and water that a good plants needs.We have made changes in an effort to avoid the thorns from taking over. We have trimmed the list, simplified, resisted the need to do just because it's expected (that's a real hard one) and have decided on things that can just be let go.
Our tree is up, grandchildren decorated it (the one in the picture is from a lovely hotel we visited last winter) so it looks a little like Christmas at our house. Praying for contentment with a dose of daily weeding
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me Psalm 119:133
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I think many of us are in the same boat...trying hard to simplify and keep our minds on the real reason for the season....I love your analogy of the thorns and yes they are pesky things but isn't it wonderful that we have a Savior that can take them away and keep us heading in the right direction...
Great post...thank you
Decluttering Christmas to make room for Him has been my heart's wish this year. Your thorn analogy is very fitting! "We have trimmed the list, simplified, resisted the need to do just because it's expected (that's a real hard one) and have decided on things that can just be let go." I could not have said it any better! Blessings, sweet friend!!
Good post.
Excellent!
I love the way your pastor related this to the season. How true this post is. I, too, am trying to keep those thorns away.
Thank you so much for visiting my site today and for leaving such a sweet comment that was comfort to my hurting heart. I will update as soon as we know something about my sister, Jackie, but I thank you in the mean time for your prayers for her. I see from here that you know first hand what cancer is like -I am sorry but from reading some of your blog so far (I am now a follower as well) I can see God's grace, mercy and love shinning through you-there is nothing greater.
I can't wait to read more. Thank you for your prayers.
Hugs
Jill
So glad you left a comment for me, I don't think I have ever had the pleasure of stopping by here...what beautiful posts! We have de-thorned (simplified) our Christmas years ago...so much easier now to enjoy the Gift we really have been given! Merry Christmas!
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