~ Choosing the Best ~
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:51 pmRead: Luke 10:38-42 http://www.christianityoasis.com/bible/ ... ld_lookup=
"Seek first [God's] kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Recently while I was weeding my garden, I saw half a dozen sturdy yellow sprouts that didn't look like any of the vegetables I had planted. After investigating, I realized that they were pumpkin plants, growing from seeds that had been in the compost I added to the soil. At first I was excited; pumpkins are delicious! I quickly remembered, though, that pumpkins are plants that could easily take over my small garden, leaving no room for anything else.
Every day since then, I've found more pumpkin seedlings - sometimes as many as 30 in one day! I'm allowing one plant to grow, but the others I diligently remove.
Like my garden, I have limited space; I also have limited time. If I'm not careful, even good things - like pumpkin plants in my garden - can easily take too much of my life, leaving no room for better things. Work is good, but it's not always the best choice. Tending relationships with friends is good, but spending time with friends is not always the best use of time. To have a balanced life, I need to check my heart as I check my garden, to make sure that good activities are not crowding out the best of my life.
Prayer: "Dear God, help us cultivate our hearts and lives wisely, giving space and time to what is most important. Teach us to seek your kingdom and righteousness above all else. Amen
Prayer Focus of Day: To Choose Wisely
Thought for the Day: Chart how you've spent your time in the last week. What priorities does your chart reveal?
Story shared by: A. Peterson, (AR)
Source: Upper Room Daily Devotional 6/15/11
"Seek first [God's] kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Recently while I was weeding my garden, I saw half a dozen sturdy yellow sprouts that didn't look like any of the vegetables I had planted. After investigating, I realized that they were pumpkin plants, growing from seeds that had been in the compost I added to the soil. At first I was excited; pumpkins are delicious! I quickly remembered, though, that pumpkins are plants that could easily take over my small garden, leaving no room for anything else.
Every day since then, I've found more pumpkin seedlings - sometimes as many as 30 in one day! I'm allowing one plant to grow, but the others I diligently remove.
Like my garden, I have limited space; I also have limited time. If I'm not careful, even good things - like pumpkin plants in my garden - can easily take too much of my life, leaving no room for better things. Work is good, but it's not always the best choice. Tending relationships with friends is good, but spending time with friends is not always the best use of time. To have a balanced life, I need to check my heart as I check my garden, to make sure that good activities are not crowding out the best of my life.
Prayer: "Dear God, help us cultivate our hearts and lives wisely, giving space and time to what is most important. Teach us to seek your kingdom and righteousness above all else. Amen
Prayer Focus of Day: To Choose Wisely
Thought for the Day: Chart how you've spent your time in the last week. What priorities does your chart reveal?
Story shared by: A. Peterson, (AR)
Source: Upper Room Daily Devotional 6/15/11
Thanks for sharing that....kinda what I needed this morning. God bless you lots today Lani...luv you!