Those #$%#@^ Weeds
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But I think that God does this to me. First, it provides an interesting object lesson to my kids. Our son now knows that weeds are the product of Adam sinning in the Garden which is another way of helping him understand the effect of the Fall. Second, it really puts me in touch with how much I hate the effects of sin. I know that this can be seen as petty, but on a primal level, I was created to enjoy stewarding the earth. I am kept from this due to the Curse on Adam and thus I have to pull those stinking weeds. Third, it really helps me appreciate my spiritual condition and how graciously God deals with me. I can only imagine how the yard of my life looks to my savior and yet he faithfully continues to prune and weed the sin in my life even if it comes back in a following season. Oh praise the one who paid my debt, and raises life up from the dead.
Great post. I actually had the same thought run through my mind this weekend as I was doing the exact same chore. I had kept my yard fairly clean, but they invaded the side yard where I have fruit trees and a small garden. Your thoughts are shared!
I hate weeds, and fallen leaves and mowing and trimming bushes and yellow jacket nests in my ivy covered island! Argh! And now I’m going to think about what you said when I’m taking care of all that cursed work.
OK, so, just an additional thought, though I’m just trying wrap it into the context of your post. I’m trying to come up with a good spiritual analogy for this thought; maybe somebody can help.
Do you know where the name comes from? It’s corrupted french – Dents-de-le-Lion – Teeth of the Lion. How cool is that? Did you know every part of the dandelion is medicinal or edible? All from a plant that grows wild, plentifully, and hardily. God must have put some special care in this particular design, especially the beautifully designed flower, and the seeds! What kid doesn’t love dandelion puffs? Just my opinion, but God made the dandelion special.
You see, “weeds” have a special place in my heart, specifically Dandelions. I’m having to assume that you aren’t referring to dandelions, so that I can still be your friend.
So, I guess my line of thought goes something like, is this blessed plant a result of the fall, or a victim of the fall, and our human sinful desire for absolute control?
Or, maybe I’m just lazy.