This morning I jumped out of bed to meet the day. I knew that the morning temps were gonna be low, so I grabbed my cup, bible and cell phone and headed to the patio. Normally I wouldn’t take the cell phone, because it is my quiet time with God, but since Hubs is in a land far away defending our freedom and I never know when he can or will call.

The feeders are full, and the tweets are chowin down. But I failed to water the blooms, so a couple of them are looking pretty pitiful today, and this makes my heart sad. I’ve been neglectful to them. They needed water in these past horribly hot humid days, and now their vibrant colors are fading and their leaves are falling. I compare these blooms to my own spiritul well being. How pitiful I must look to others when I haven’t been living by Gods standards. When I don’t spend time with him, seeking his way in his word, and talk with him on a daily basis, I am not vibrant. My physical appearance may not show as much, as the inside will. My upbeat attitude fades to negative, my kindness dries up, and I live to please myself , falling into sin, when I neglect my time with the Lord.

This morning as I water the blooms, I hope I can save them.  When the water hits the soil it’s as if they are saying “Ahhh”. I too have watered myself in the word and I’m saying “Ahhh” as I read Ephesians 2:4-5  But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,  made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions(sin)–it is by grace you have been saved.

When I neglect my spiritual life, sin takes over and I become pitiful even dead. but because of Gods love, mercy and grace I am forgiven, I am saved. I can thrive with vibrant color!

Are You Neglectful or Well Watered?