Growth

Growth. Today’s Gospel is from Matthew 13:1-9. “But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear.” (Mt. 13:8-9) How is your garden growing? Mine is a menagerie of flowering weeds, flowers, and a few garden vegetables. I don’t mind because the weeds I kept were for insects. The bees, dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies love the plants.  At night, the lightning bugs flicker their light in the darkness. The rich soil can produce both weeds and plants that are dubbed desirable. The analogy of seeds being shown that Jesus uses is to remind us that for us to grow, seeds must be planted in good soil. Plants also need nutrients, sun (or light), and water. The weeds will also grow, but it is up to us to see the beauty in what people have determined to be a weed. I love Queen Anne’s lace. Even a few thistles are good for the soil, and the insects love them. The care comes in not letting them overrun the garden. They are weeds that will take over, like some people or events. Pruning and diligence are important for gardening and life. Today, look at your garden, the seeds you want to grow, and what might be crowding them out on the path….