My wife and a friend spent 6 hours in our new flower bed digging up bushes last week. They had pulled out several smaller ones and then were about to attempt to pull out some large tree-like bushes that were 7ft tall. I had run home for a few minutes and said I doubted they could do it. They tried for a long time before relenting and calling for a friend with a truck to pull them out.
The problem was that the roots were in too deep. I have heard that the general rule is, what you see above the ground is pretty close to what is buried under the ground. When it comes to our spiritual lives, we better have as much root under the ground as we do fruit above the ground. If we don't, it is just a matter of time before the tree of our lives come crashing to the ground. Our roots of spiritual disciplines and integrity, must be able to hold the weight of our Calling and giftings.
1 comment:
That's a good word! Isn't it amazing how bitterness, anger, pride and fear grow faster, like weeds grow faster, than those spiritual disciplines? That is why we must keep the garden clear!
Have a great day!
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