Comments on: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 – We Can Wither, or Remain in Christ

By: Chris Curley

Chris Curley — Wed, 22 May 2019 16:49:56 +0000

Thinking about this brilliant meditation all day. The agricultural theme says a lot: not only does growth take time (we never want to take time) but the production of fruit has good years and bad years, and the branch can be healthy throughout, so long as it does stay attached to the vine. We too have times when we produce good fruit for our Lord, and the times we don’t think we do, we need not despair, but hang in there. Still thinking over this meditation, thanks very much and God bless you!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 22 May 2019 16:22:44 +0000

Steven, the story of your tree reminded me of Matthew 15:11 “What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them”. Simply put, we are defiled from the inside out rather than from the outside in. What caused the tree to become corrupt on the inside while leaving the outside relatively good-looking on the outside? Guess that’s one for the arborist to answer.

Like your tree, human beings too, fester inside, while keeping up appearances on the outside. Sometimes I feel like that. Recently I was on vacation and had a great time. Some of the people I met wanted to keep in touch with me because they thought I was a lot of fun. Little did they know what was going on inside me. The vacation helped a bit to take my mind of my troubles for a while.

Not long ago I was reading about St. Theresa of Avila who said that when she suffered, it was a very great favour God showed to her because He considered her strong. I thought WOW! I guess God was pruning St. Theresa. I immediately said this short prayer “I thank you Lord, for the strength and perseverance You give me, especially when I am attacked and I react badly. Somehow, I manage to keep moving.” I’m still moving, by the grace of God.

Have a great day. God bless

By: A

Wed, 22 May 2019 14:38:06 +0000

Anonymoose, I’m praying for you, your daughter, and your mom. May the Lord shine His face on all of you, and grant you good health, a renovated home, and the closeness and love of a tight-knit family.

Steven, very nice reflection! Another miracle that takes time: a precious angel takes around 40 weeks to mature enough to be ready to enter the world. Praying for all those angels, may the Lord strengthen and nourish them and their parents.

By: John

John — Wed, 22 May 2019 14:32:58 +0000

Well said! Truly “God’s timetable is not our own.” Thank you for helping me to stay the course.

By: Sandi

Sandi — Wed, 22 May 2019 12:01:16 +0000

Thank you, Steven. How easy it is for us to let the things of this world come first and pull us gradually away from God. It’s so important to stay connected through church, fellowship and reflections.
Anonymoose, you remain in my prayers. Get well soon ?

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 22 May 2019 11:41:12 +0000

Thank you Steven. It’s what I needed to hear this morning. I have been battling the temptation of discouragement. It is through joy in God that I can combat this, and recognition of how much He has done for me. God bless.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 22 May 2019 11:16:14 +0000

Excellent meditation

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 22 May 2019 11:00:54 +0000

Continue to pray for me for the fruit of the womb. Also God to prune me of all bad and undesirable habits for me to bear the best fruits as l also continue to pray for all. Amen.