A large yellowing leaf from the Norwegian elm floats to the
ground, landing on the green grass verge. Something with life fading fast,
lying atop something still holding potential to grow more in the right
conditions.
I’ll need to get out there with a rake, or the growth of the
grass will be compromised.
God wants to reveal his life in me. Day by day, if I am open
to God’s voice, he reveals traits in me which obscure his beauty. They need to
drop off and float away. He can enable the releasing of them, but I have to do
my part. I have to recognise it’s time to totally discard them in order that true
life can be revealed and grow in my life.
It is hard to let go of habits and traits which have become
ingrained in me, but I need to surrender to his love and mercy and invite him
to reveal himself through me more clearly. May I rake up, gather and burn all
those quick retorts, thunderous looks and critical thoughts which prevent God’s
grace and mercy breaking through me today.
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