stagnate

This weekend, I was tackling weeds in the pasture when I found my bike.  Obviously, it's been a while since I've ridden...It made me think how when things stand still and aren't used, they get overtaken and if left alone, can be permanently damaged.  The vine is vivid, amazing, gorgeous... but out of control and robbing my bike of  its usefulness...

That could be me...overtaken by things that rob me of my purpose.  Even beautiful things can overpower if I am not actively doing what I was made for...I was made to know God, to worship God, and show and tell other people about God.  When I don't actively move toward that purpose, other things take over.  Even beautiful things...they stop me.  They make me stagnate.

I wanna see and enjoy those beautiful things around me.  (Thank you God for Fall.)  But I want more to move toward fullness in Christ...God, activate me.  Help me.  Show me You.