The military post where I work features outdoor spaces that are exceptionally tidy. The trees and bushes are neatly trimmed, the grass is frequently mowed, and plants aren’t allowed to take over where they don’t belong. That’s why it surprised me, during a recent walk with my wife, to see weeds sprouting up along curbs and sidewalks.
Seeing this uncommon inconsistency was more than I could stand, so I started pulling weeds out of cracks and crevices wherever I found them—in parking lots, along sidewalks, and next to the street. As I walked and worked, two truths came to mind:
- All a weed needs to grow is a crack.
- They’re easier to pull when small.
The condition of your heart will vary, depending on how you cultivate it.
Henry Blackaby
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
1Cor 7:1 (NIV)
*We know from scripture that the Apostle Paul paid close attention to his spiritual fitness. He didn’t let the weeds stay in the cracks, and when they popped up, he pulled them quickly.
Kind reader, may you and I do the same.
Thank you for reading. 🙏❤️prayers and love.
*1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NIV); 2 Timothy 2:20-21 (NIV)
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