What Chokes Our Fruit? Part Two

Psalm 34:10 says that those who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing. God’s wisdom makes us rich. Proverbs 3:13-16 says that the man who finds wisdom and gains understanding is happy. Wisdom: proceeds are better than silver, and more precious than rubies. Verse 15 says, “…all things you may desire cannot compare with her.” 

Other things are indicative of wrong priorities. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” ‘These things’ referred back to worry.

Worry, doubt, fear, unbelief, irritations, broken expectations, bitterness, and unforgiveness all have one thing in common ~ misplaced desires. They enter into our thoughts. If we don’t control them, they take over and choke out our fruit.

Thorns and thistles spring up. If they are not removed they sow weed seeds that propagate. I know. My back field had Star Thistle. The weed seeds contaminated my garden and flower beds. It was a fight to keep them dug out so my tender new plants could flourish.