Ask plant lovers - what would happen if they did not water the plants in their garden?
They would surely die. The plants need nurturing and nourishing by exposing them to the right amount of sunlight, by tilling the soil around the plants, by ensuring that the soil we choose is right for the plant and it has the right mix of manure in the required doses. And of course, one needs to water them. If you love plants like I do, you will agree that the death of a plant or a barren garden will leave you pretty sad.
For animal lovers, be it a dog, cat or any other pet, what would happen if we did not bathe, feed, take the pet for a walk, play with the pet or talk to them?
They would feel the neglect. They would start becoming weak for want of nutrition, care and affection. Obviously, they will not be able to give you the unconditional love and energy they are so very capable of giving. They would eventually die. Ask any pet lover, what the death of a pet does to them. You can be pretty distraught not just for days, but sometimes for a lifetime.
What would happen if we didn’t have God in our lives?
In fact, we already do. Rather than bury himself in the ground or sit atop a mountain, God decided to place himself in each of our hearts so that he is very close when we need him most. Recognize this. Nurture you special relationship with good intent, good deeds, and prayer. Prayer is asking God to transform any situation and become the heart of your life. Take time each day to nurture this connection. Pray. Absence of meaningful prayer will definitely cause us misery just like the death of plants or pets. He is the source of abundance; nurture your connection with HIM.
They would surely die. The plants need nurturing and nourishing by exposing them to the right amount of sunlight, by tilling the soil around the plants, by ensuring that the soil we choose is right for the plant and it has the right mix of manure in the required doses. And of course, one needs to water them. If you love plants like I do, you will agree that the death of a plant or a barren garden will leave you pretty sad.For animal lovers, be it a dog, cat or any other pet, what would happen if we did not bathe, feed, take the pet for a walk, play with the pet or talk to them?
They would feel the neglect. They would start becoming weak for want of nutrition, care and affection. Obviously, they will not be able to give you the unconditional love and energy they are so very capable of giving. They would eventually die. Ask any pet lover, what the death of a pet does to them. You can be pretty distraught not just for days, but sometimes for a lifetime.
What would happen if we didn’t have God in our lives?
In fact, we already do. Rather than bury himself in the ground or sit atop a mountain, God decided to place himself in each of our hearts so that he is very close when we need him most. Recognize this. Nurture you special relationship with good intent, good deeds, and prayer. Prayer is asking God to transform any situation and become the heart of your life. Take time each day to nurture this connection. Pray. Absence of meaningful prayer will definitely cause us misery just like the death of plants or pets. He is the source of abundance; nurture your connection with HIM.
ivan rodrigues (ivanrodrigues777@yahoo.com)
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I was listening to the preacher's homily last Saturday and he said that the two things that Jesus himself did in plenty was spend time in silence praying to the Father and second being teaching the word of God. He felt that we too need to do these 2 things to enjoy the rewards of a Christian life.
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