Withered or Watered

Just the other day I was outside watering some patio plants at my Mom's - when the 3 year old grandson of her neighbor decided that he wanted to "hep". I filled up the watering jug for him and he got busy. As I watched, I noticed that he was trying to water the actual flower - not the roots or the soil - and the water was pouring out all over the place. I quickly said, "Honey, you need to water the roots. If you do - the flowers will stay nice and pretty. There's no need to water the actual flower sweetheart. When the roots are watered - the flowers are, too."

And much to my delight - he caught on really quickly. He totally got it.

I got it too.

I've been realizing here lately that my roots need some tending. I need watered. I need to stop focusing so much on all the external things - what people see and such.

Just like those flowers need healthy soil, I need a healthy soul.

Without it, my life will look like those flowers do when I fail to water them - pale, droopy, and lackluster. That's not what I want those flowers to look like - and it's not how I want my life to look either.

My son has a baby boy coming in two months. Yep. I am going to have a grandson- Jacob Thomas...Just typing that makes the reality of it all set in. So I have really been asking the Lord to prepare my heart for him. Even though he will be hundreds of miles away in Texas. Watering my roots.

My son's life is about to change in some major ways with fatherhood. I've been asking God to help me serve my son and meet his needs correctly. Watering his roots.

My husband has been very busy at work and his company is struggling in the economy. I've been praying over the situation daily - asking God for guidance and peace and strength. Watering our roots.

And as I focus on nourishing the soil around here - please know that I'm hoping and praying that your soil is healthy, too.