On growing things, continued
We continue to watch our (hopefully) future garden plants grow on tables around the house. Strategically placed to receive the most sun possible, they seem to be moving more slowly than we had anticipated (probably our fault), but still, green growth is taking place.
There are so many spiritual analogies that spring naturally from this process. It’s helping me to think particularly about what I’m “taking in.” With these hundred or so plants, we’ve been careful to use good soil and to water consistently. In life, though, I’m not so sure that I always take steps to make sure that spiritually, I’m pursuing the best ingredients for growth. The primary mover in all these things is not me, but God — without Him, not a seed would sprout. Still, the whole gardening thing makes me a little more aware of my responsibility.
