As I looked out over our backyard watching the sprinkler system run its course, I began to realize how little control I have over the growth of the lawn. During a series of dry spells and confusion over getting the sprinkler system set up, the lawn had developed some serious patches of brown dry grass. Even after consistently watering twice a day for a few weeks...the brown patches showed only faint signs of change.
As I watched my attempts at turning brown grass green I was reminded of the verses in I Cor 3:5-6. All we can do is plant and water, but the growth comes from God alone.
How easily I slip into thinking that I can actually "make" anything grow. I do my part and trust that God will do His part. However, doing my part does not require that God fulfill His part to my satisfaction.
I am on the edge of getting back into teaching on Natural Health at a nearby Chiropractors office. It is both encouraging and scary all at the same time. The last time I pursued this line of work I became very discouraged with my "success".
Maybe I am falling into the American trap of determining my worth and value based on my "success". Is this not the same as trying to "make" things grow? God doesn't call me to success...He calls me to obedience and faithfulness. Success or growth is His job...not mine!
You know...that is actually a very encouraging thought!! I am free to communicate what I know without the burden of "making" people adopt a healthy lifestyle.
By God's grace I can do what I love and leave the results up to Him!!
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