Mark 4:18 "Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the Word; 19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the Word, making it unfruitful. 20 Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the Word, accept it and produce a crop- thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown."
The cares of this world can so easily choke out my faith. What is worse, I don't even notice!! I no think I am being a"Godly" woman, because I read my Bible. Recently, I am noticing that I am seeking personal happiness rather than walking in His joy. I am retired from my career. There is a huge pull, to play all day. I'm good at that! It is however totally meaningless. When I intentionally try to make a difference in other's lives by helping them see Jesus; I am living more fulfilled. Yet, when I truly look at what I do all day, it is truly about self. It's so easy for me to get caught up in the cares and pleasures of this world. Today, I hope to remember and apply this poem, "Life on earth is soon to pass, only what's done for Christ will last." Will you?
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