In my hurried state, I step over it, never glancing down to confirm its existence.
But he, six and very aware, focuses in on the lone weed trespassing on the pavement.
"Mom, how did that grow there?"
Turning around I notice the obvious subject of his question. Hard and rough, the asphalt lies bare except for this intruder that has somehow found its being where it should have been impossible to grow. Tall and proud and boldly declaring that it belongs here.
I consider his question and know that God will speak in the answer.
"There must be a crack in the foundation."
Our Pastor has been preaching boldly the last three weeks on sin in the church, in the lives of Christians. According to published polls and statistics there is not much difference in the lives of Christians and the lives of non-Christians in areas such as divorce, adultery, drug and alcohol abuse, pornography, teen sex and pretty much anything else you can think of.
"There must be a crack in the foundation."
When I consider my own life and the struggles and strongholds present - no matter how small or how great - I hear my son's question once again...
"How did that grow there?"
In my hurried state, perhaps I have stepped over some weeds and neglected to confirm their existence, but to deny or ignore their existence doesn't mean they are not there.
Help me, Lord, to slow down and recognize those things that are not pleasing to You. Search me and and show me the cracks in my foundation. Rain down your mercy and grace and give me wisdom to repair. Let my life be pleasing to You, revealing Your character in me, sharing You love with those around me.
"Search me, O God, and know my heart..." Psalm 139:23a
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14
"And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way, bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God." Colossians 1:10
"Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity." 2 Timothy 2:19
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This post speaks volumes about what children notice and what we often miss-even in the Christian life. Sin does often grow in ways that we are unconcerned about, but ways that will count for eternity. I have joined you on GFC and I plan to return to read more of your post.
Thanks for this post. "How did that grow there" is a question I will certainly ask myself often.
Blessings!
Thanks, Anita...it is certainly a question I am asking myself as well. :) Thank you for joining me...I'm going to hop over and visit your site! :)
I hear the question and feel convicted of sin and pride. The temptation of denial and procrastination. Thank you for helping me to renew my commitment to the one who gave it all for me.
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