Weeds Happen

 So, in the midst of “life”, I haven’t gotten to the labyrinth in a couple of weeks and as I walked around the corner this morning, this sight greeted me! Wow, what a mess. Like everyone, life has been happening around here…roofers and all. So, it looks like I’ll be pulling weeds and clearing things out!

Reminds me of something....hum, Oh Yeah! This looks like my life when “life” gets in the way of what is really important. And it does take us actual and intentional effort to get the weeds of life out. I mean, there are lots of good things in my life…but it can get pretty weedy around here!

Probably the hardest thing for everyone is identifying “the weed”. And if we’re all honest, we’re our own worst judge in this area. What stays? What goes? Harder still…who?

First, the good news is, God didn’t intend for us to run the universe, so the pressure is off there! He has tho’, really blessed us with people and opportunities to serve. So, how can we tell what is what?!?!

Always….pray! For some tho’ this kind of praying may be a first, a little different and a bit difficult, because this is all about the listening. You know, don’t go to God with a laundry list of stuff. Just lift up the basket and ask Him to sort it for you. This is where we listen…no talking. It sometimes helps me to sit with a pen and paper and just jot down the “stuff” that goes thru my mind to distract me, then re-focus and listen. Don’t expect claps of thunder, or a big gong or anything, but perhaps a thought, or prompting. Most importantly, keep going to God in prayer with your basket lifted up!

Second, be sure you’re holding up everything to Scripture. God never contradicts Himself! And third, if you don’t already have one, get a friend whom you can trust and run things by them. Go to them with an open heart that is ready to hear some truth spoken…they’ve probably seen this coming for a while, when we were rushing thru the day with blinders on!

Remember ~ Steps in life are clearer and easier to take when there aren’t so many weeds in the way…Happy Weeding!

I’ll be a personal guide to them,
    directing them through unknown country.
I’ll be right there to show them what roads to take,
    make sure they don’t fall into the ditch.
These are the things I’ll be doing for them—
    sticking with them, not leaving them for a minute.”

Isaiah 42:16 (Message ver)