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What is life?


How We Define Life Determines Our Destiny

Anchor Scripture 

James 4:14 NKJV

Whereas you do not know what will  happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. 

What is life?

I see life as a garden beaming with various elements, both valuable like fruits and vegetables and some not so valuable, like weeds and pests.

Character is the seed planted in my garden. How I take care of it determines the fruit it will produce. The changes in the weather, the quality of soil, and even the frequency of rainfall play major roles in the growth or lack of growth in my character.

Everything that happens in my garden is important. Any weed infestation will lower the quality of my yield, and how I respond to it will also affect the harvest.

Every day is an important day in my garden; every second counts because growth happens behind the scenes. Every drop of water or fertilizer plays a significant role in the garden and on the yield expected.

The garden of my life has been entrusted to me by God the Father. I am accountable to Him in all that I do with my garden. God guides me in what I need to do, but I have a role to play every day, in pruning, weeding, or even adding manure to make the yield better.

When the harvest time comes, I will present the yield from my garden to God. He will evaluate what I harvested versus what the garden was capable of yielding.

How are you tending to your garden today?

Action Points:

1. Daily Reflection: Spend a few minutes each day reflecting on your actions and decisions. Are they nurturing your character or allowing weeds to grow?

2. Consistent Effort: Just as a garden needs regular care, commit to consistent personal growth. Set small, achievable goals for self-improvement.

3. Seek Guidance: Pray and seek God's guidance in your daily activities. Trust that He will provide the wisdom needed to tend to your garden effectively.

4. Respond to Challenges: When faced with difficulties (weeds), address them promptly. Develop strategies to overcome obstacles and prevent them from affecting your overall growth.

5. Accountability: Remember that you are accountable to God for how you manage your life. Keep this in mind as you make decisions and take actions.

6. Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge and celebrate the small victories and growth in your life. This will motivate you to continue nurturing your garden.

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