I guess I'm growing

It seems like not so long ago I was smack dab in the middle of the rainy season. I can still feel a few drops here and there but for the most part, deep down in the valley, the only water I see is the constant river of grace that keeps me company. I've come to this one garden of mine that has been overgrown for some time and the weeding has become a bit overwhelming. Every time you think you've gotten down to the root of the problem, a sprout shows his not so pretty little head. I have many different types of weeds in this garden. The most prominent weed is smothering my Day Lilies. Every day God gives us graces and if we don't ask for them, or even if we do ask for them and don't accept them with an open and willing heart, they can be quickly taken over by distractions. I find myself "OFTEN" drifting off on a different path, that is not my own, and I see beautiful flowers, but they seem to keep my mind away from my own. My vase is filled with God's beautiful creations and it is placed at His altar. That is where my Heart needs to be. Doing God's will for your life doesn't necessarily mean that it will be easy! Your bucket of weeds may be heavy, but if you don't pay close attention to the watering, cutting back, fertilizing and weeding you may find yourself heavily burdened with unwanted weeds and a wilting spirit. Every thing you need has been given to you. Search deep down inside, within that quite little garden, and God will renew and enliven you beyond belief.

Fall is here! This is the time of year that we need to FALL on our knees and ask God to help us with our daily burdens. Ask Him to lead you to the garden of His choice. "Show me Lord what it is that is keeping me away from Your Will!" May God bless you all abundantly on your path!

"Prayer is to our soul what rain is to the soil. Fertilize the soil ever so richly, it will remain barren unless fed by frequent rains."

~ St. John Marie Vianney