Materials You Will Need: A weed from your yard or a nearby lot, and a picture of a large tree.
Many of us havenšt spent much time on the farm, but there was a time just a few years ago when nearly everything was tied to the land. People planted and harvested most of the food that they ate themselves, and they worked long and hard to achieve anything of value.
Fast-forward to your house today, and look at the difference. Much of our lives are made up of things that are instant we have instant food, instant communication through telephones and the Internet, and even instant spending power through credit cards. However, there is an old principle that still applies. Very few things with instant positive results come without a high price later on, and very few things that last come cheaply.
Imagine if a farmer didnšt plant the seeds for his crop until the day before he wanted to harvest. Could he work extra hard to make them grow faster?
Herešs another thought what if he chose to sew łweed seeds˛ because they were
cheaper, and he hoped to receive a beautiful corn crop instead? Is there
any chance it would happen?
But donšt we do the same thing? Have you ever tried a shortcut that ended up costing you in the end? On the other hand, there are few things that are more fulfilling than a long, hard job well done.
Activity: Compare the weed and the tree. Which takes longer to grow? Once they are grown, how long does each one last? The tree might take longer to grow, but it will be a lot more useful over time. What else is different about weeds and trees? Close the activity by asking God to use our lives for good things that will last a long time not just a passing moment.
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