Weeds (according to Webster) - : a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth; especially : one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants.
Between rains, I spent a little time in my yard yesterday. I cut my grass, well I mean weeds. I remember hearing my friend say that the neighbor had complimented their lawn. She said that really all her husband did was cut the weeds. I think of that when I mow my grass. Cut short it really does look like grass. But let the rains come and the lawn mower stay parked then the crazy tall chutes and flowers give it away. There is very little true grass in my yard. It really is mostly weeds. I believe that outside work is full of spiritual lessons. Jesus obviously believed thus and I am often on the look out for lessons in my yard. I was thinking about my weeds and wondering if there was any spiritual or life applications of "well mowed" weeds? Don't really know. But these were a few thoughts that I had as I continued to push the lawn mower along.
1) Even weeds look good when well groomed. It is easy to look at others' "beautiful lives" and be envious. Truth is we all are weeds. We are all sinners (in need of a Savior) and we all face life challenges. No matter how fabulous one's life may appear, truth is, it is made up of weeds.
2) Sometimes an embraced weed looks good. In certain areas plants arise that I do not want because it competes with other plants or simply makes the area look unattractive, like in sidewalk cracks. In these area I fight the weeds. I pull, dig and spray. Letting them be is not beneficial. However in my yard, hardy plants are welcome. Weeds trimmed make for nice ground cover. I accept the weeds. Sometimes situations come into our life that we may not value because they are unwanted and "wild". Sometimes instead of fighting them it is a better use of energy to embrace them and make them part of the landscape.
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