Rain was headed our way, so my husband and I removed the tarps from our vegetable garden that was temporarily placed out for the freezing nights. As I began heading back inside the house, I noticed that I had forgot to remove a thick blanket that was protecting some of the broccoli and other young greens.
This was a big deal, because if I would have left it during a heavy downpour, the weight of the wet blanket would break the leaves and possibly the entire tender plants.
God began to use this as an illustration on how I do that same thing at times, by placing such a big expectation (a thick blanket) on those that are young in the faith. And now that I look back, I am sure that the weight (of the wet blanket) may have stunted someone’s growth because of expecting more (a full-size plant) than they were ready (or pressured) to hold up under (much like the tender plants).
I am reminded that good intentions can cause great harm.
The Holy Spirit spoke this to me: “Don’t expect more from others than God expected out of you, because no matter how much you think you know or ways you try to practice in doing right, there’s still a lot more growing that you have left to do. God will take care of how much burden you can handle, and He also knows how to take care of others that are growing!” Great advice from the Holy Spirit.
~Question: “Is there someone that you might be guilty of expecting too much out of, without even realizing?”
The Bible says in Matthew 23:4 “For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.“
Published by Carole
I’m nobody special, but because of Him, I know there’s something remarkably special about that! I find that everyday life can be a parable that is tied to the Gospel in some way. Writing, care-giving, gardening, and being a good wife, Mom, Meme, and friend, describes just a piece of who I am. A student of the Word, and although I don’t always live up to what I hope for, Jesus Christ certainly does.
Once I get past rough seasons, it seems that the disappointments and hard times, always end up giving me a drive to write, a passion to share, and a fresh perspective on life. From relationships, the loss of my father, cancer, letting go of a successful business after twenty years, to being a full-time caregiver, all these things have given me a reason to find God working something new in me. And in all these circumstances, I’m positive that it is for my eternal good.
One of my favorite things to do is converse with like-minded individuals and listen to their experiences of seeing God orchestrating His plans in their life as well. I also offer a bible study zoom meeting and encourage others in the faith.
Check out my blog and maybe you can relate. Please share your response in a comment or how God may speak to you. I find that meditating on a particular story or scripture from the bible, will usually speak in some way throughout the day if we are looking, but there within lies the key; looking!
The “Thought Provoking Questions” I ask can be tough, but they are biblical based. Consider taking one at a time, like a does of medicine. And if it doesn’t go down well, please take it serious and go to the Lord in prayer. His grace is sufficient, but at the same time it’s critical that we understand about being set apart. I am finding the more I look into the first two commandments that Jesus gave (Matthew 22:37-40), the more fearful the thought of being a Pharisee, and not knowing.
If you’re unsure about all this “God stuff”, and want to talk, please email me @ findinggodineverything@mail.com.
It would be a blessing to connect and hear from you.
CAROLE
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