“And He told them many things in parables, saying, “Behold, the sower went out to sow; and as he sowed, some seeds fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate them up” (Matthew 13:3-4).
The seeds that the Lord gives us are all around us. Many fall by the wayside. Enamored with the earth’s beauty, we go about our business as if nothing mattered. We live life in this physical world without much thought about the life to which we have been called by faith. Do not let the things of this world overwhelm you such that you forget the One who created all things and who has called you to be with Him.
Lord, I do become distracted with the life I live in this world. I am often overwhelmed both by what I am enjoying as well as what is distracting me. You have created all things, and we may enjoy them, but You call for us – for me – to worship You, the Creator, and not created things. I am distracted by the good things of life and forget You, the One through whom all life has its being.
Lord Jesus, with simple and timeless words, You have given us words to live by. Help me to be mindful lest Your word of life be taken from me. Guide me to have Your word upon my heart and on my lips so that I may become more like You each day. Lead me, O Lord, to walk the way You would have me walk, doing what You give me to do. Guide me in Your goodness and grace. Amen.
