Tag: problem

Get to the Root!

Jennifred Jones

Mom taught me, while pulling weeds out of the patio cracks to get the root!

If we didn’t get the root pulled out, it would grow back, and we’d have to deal with it again!

It’s the same in life. If a problem or dilemma keeps coming up, it means there’s probably a deeper issue. We need to get to the root of what keeps resurfacing. Let’s not be afraid – or keep putting off finding what is causing this in our life. Who wants to spend their whole life with reoccurring distressing stuff? If the root has been growing for a while, it may be kind of deep and cause some painful digging to get it out. Sometimes the taproot type roots send out smaller roots which venture into other areas trying to feed off us and they need to be recognized as well. Fortunately, when the taproot is taken out the other feeder roots will die off.

Then the body, mind and soul can begin their healing process. This process can take some time, so don’t get discouraged. New cells, muscle, skin, thoughts will need to fill in where the weed was growing. When a would heals, it is still tender for a while especially if it was a deep wound. It may scab over many times or leak while the body does its work flushing out the area. Take heart in the little healings you notice along the way. You will recover once you made the decision to get rid of the weed, and you will be stronger and better than even before! That’s how it works as we grow.

Today, I’m going to think about things pestering me. Maybe I need to pull out some weeds.

Light

Jennifred Jones

In the beginning, God made light and it’s a good thing, because without light we cannot see anything.

God didn’t need the light to see- since He Himself is already Light.

He created the light for our benefit.

Light is to shine into the darkness and open it up so we can see what needs to be done and fix things.

What do we do when there is a power failure? The first thing is we reach for the light switch so we can see to call the power company to alert them of the power failure! That’s how dependent we are on light.

There are all kinds of darknesses in our lives and world today.

If we can shine some light on them…enough to see and understand what is really going on, we might be able to solve the problem.

Darkness could just be a misunderstanding between people. If the light can be shined upon it enough so the real issue can come to the surface and be seen, perhaps the solution could be reached.

But…!

The nature of darkness is hiddenness, secrecy and fear. Fear of what if someone finds out?!!! What will it make me look like? How will I manage? Will I be rejected by my people, by my family, by my friends?

What will happen if the darkness is exposed?

Well, then it won’t be dark anymore. It will be light and you can see how to move forward. Everyone will be seeing the same thing so agreement can be reached.

What you can see is no longer hidden so you don’t need to fear it anymore, and once fear has lost its power, the problem can be talked about.

Don’t be afraid…step into the light.

It is shining for you!