Preparing the soil – Day 3

What does your soil grow?

“It will grow thorns and thistles for you, though you will eat of its grains.” Genesis 3:18 NLT

In our perfectly prepared soil, we sowed some vegetables and I had such a beautiful expectation of a cornucopia filled with plump and juicy vegetables. Then I noticed little green leaves popping through the crust of earth which I knew I didn’t plant… It was weeds!

I was appalled! I didn’t sow them so where did they come from? (I still ask this when I sit besides the beds pulling them out) I learned it doesn’t matter how careful and thorough we are preparing the soil, weeds will always lurk. And if not removed, it will take over.
It’s our responsibility to tend the soil of our hearts and remove weeds (sins) as soon as we become aware of it, before it consumes the soil and leave no place for seed.

Prayer: Father, please open my eyes to see the weeds sprouting in my soil and the wisdom to remove them. Thank You for teaching me to be on a vigilant lookout for weeds. Amen.

Written by Pastor Iriza for www.womenoftheword.co.za ©
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