I am a preacher’s kid. My dad was in the pulpit every Sunday when I was in church growing up. Going to church was not something that felt forced upon me, it was just something that we naturally did as a family. My parents first planted the seed of God’s Word in my life. It began to grow slowly throughout the early years of my life, however it was not until high school when those seeds really took root and began to grow on their own. I remember a moment in which I recognized Jesus as my savior and Lord and began to earnestly seek to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Today I believe and hope that my life is good soil for the seed of God’s Word to continue to grow. There are some areas in my life which I know could be better soil for God. With God’s help, I hope to be able to transform these areas into the soil for rich growth.
Busyness is one of the concerns that most often crowds out God’s kingdom as the top priority in my life. I know that slowing down and recognizing God’s presence in each moment of the day may be helpful in addressing this issue. Recognizing that God is ultimately in control will help address my need to feel busy.
