Trowel of Life
As I paced on the narrow paths of our garden the other evening I plucked a few growing weeds that were in what will eventually bring nourishment to my family. Occasionally, they would come out with minimal effort. Some, on the other hand, had roots that needed a trowel to be removed. Weeds by definition are considered to be a nuisance, unsightly and out of place. They steal from the nutrients that might otherwise be used for the growth and development of intended vegetation. This reminds me of life in that there are things that pollute our existence. Somehow, they grow fast and strong and are not always easily plucked out. A few weeds that come to mind are gossip, negative thoughts, and spending time on worthless endeavors rather than focusing on things that will bring joy and build on our lives or the lives of others. So, today I am challenged to get out my trowel of life and remove the weeds, cultivating my life for substantial yield.
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