I have a question. My husband and I have been debating how to best keep holy the Lord's Day. Sunday, for example, I would like to go putter in the yard and work on my flower beds and vegetable garden. I enjoy yard work, it's something I struggle to find time to work on during the week, and I don't think it's a lovely way to spend a Sunday. My husband, who does not like yard-work at all, thinks it would be a sin to do yard work on Sunday. I have told him if it is truly "work" to him, then maybe it is sinful for him to do yard-work. But maybe I'm rationalizing what I want to do tomorrow. :) If working in the garden is a bad way to spend Sunday, I will find something else to do, but honestly, I feel like it's a better way to spend the day than the way my husband will spend it, in front of the TV or computer. We do, of course, go to church on Sunday mornings as well. What is your opinion?
If yard work isn't work for you, as it is not for me (most of the time), then I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday with your hands covered in God's creation. I learn God's simple lessons every time I'm out there.
If you don't keep up with the small things they can become big things overnight.
When the plant doesn't have to spend time getting rid of it's dead stuff because you've done that for the plant, the plant looks better and is healthier. God may help those who help themselves, but he certainly smiles on those who help others.
A little effort goes a long way.
Sometimes all we need is a little food, water and sun to stay alive.
Sometimes all we need is a little shade to keep from keeling right over.
Stuff like that.
You should poke around at your garden while you are dead tired during the week and would rather do anything than pull weeds or haul amender. On Sunday, you should look at your garden and think about all Jesus gave up for us.
Meanwhile, let's not go judging how our husbands spend the day. Maybe he's only reading about the Lord.
by: Sister Mary Martha
