I
read a sermon by Philip Gulley in which he talks about how our lives get
invaded and later overtaken by our choices. Here is the link:
I
won’t attempt to expand on Gulley’s writing, because his writing is already
beautiful and succinct. However, I would
like to process my thoughts on this subject.
Change
is usually complicated. Maintaining the
status quo would be simpler. I’m at a
phase where I’m considering making some changes in my life. My choices may be
disruptive to my family. I want to be productive, but I don’t want to produce
disharmony. I want growth, but not invasive growth.
As
I carefully consider introducing new things into my life, I have to ponder the
long term effect of my choices. What seems beneficial in the present might
destroy the delicate balance that God has achieved. He is the landscape designer.
His vision incorporates not just the plants, but the walkways, bridges, ponds,
terrain, and buildings. His concern also extends to the overall welfare of
every creature in the ecosystem, including the birds, squirrels, and
insects. I, on the other hand, am just
the gardener. I’ve been appointed to water and care for a little plot. I must
be careful about impulsively bringing in species that strike my fancy, but
might disrupt God’s well-laid plans. Life becomes a tangled mess when too many
things compete with each other. God’s plans are never unnecessarily
complicated.
“Learn
the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything
heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live
freely and lightly.” (Matt. 11:28-30 MSG)
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