tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post1542422561281283888..comments2024-03-21T03:45:48.679-05:00Comments on Enter the Rainbow: A Pattern of Discipleship: Part 3Andy B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05944614269873479581noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10217302.post-22895360400096386962010-07-21T14:23:43.880-05:002010-07-21T14:23:43.880-05:00Great Post. Goes right along with something I'...Great Post. Goes right along with something I've been pondering this week. Sometimes in an attempt to be effective, we strive to be efficient. In being efficient, we eliminate a lot of the things that truly are effective. To simplify our lives and our ministries to others, we should strive to focus on the few things that God is currently showing us, even if it means neglecting the 12 other things living in the corners of our minds. We cannot eliminate those things in the corners, because they could be the next thing God is going to use to help us grow. <br />We must come to the realization that growth is not clean and efficient, but periodically adjusts our focus and draws from many areas<br />surrounding us. As a plant grows and develops, it's roots spread out and draw nutrition from the many surrounding areas. However, it focuses on sun, water and food. Who knows what the next bit of spiritual nutrition we will encounter? Some of us strive to grow in a controlled pot with potting soil, but pretty soon, we run out of nutrition and room. Focus on the basics, enjoy the messy compost of life. Let God handle the weeds.Kyle Bridgmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794403792411961360noreply@blogger.com