Seeing growth

Sometimes growth is easily measured. Our son, Caleb, turned 13 last week. He played his last game of regular season baseball. Overnight, he’s shot up to be as tall as his 15 year old sister!

Other times, growth happens underground. The roots grow deeper, but tree appears the same. Logan, our youngest, played another season in AA league baseball. He’s at baseball camp this week. He’s having fun, but he’s celebrating no dramatic milestones this season.

Sometimes, God works as in Springtime—with lots of obvious, measurable growth. Sometimes, God works underground, and the growth is not so noticeable on the surface.

This is another reason I value my daily personal time of prayer and Bible study with God. In times of obvious growth, this time keeps me grounded. In times when the tree shows no blossoms, this time with God reminds me that He is still at work in me.

Brett Andrews, Lead Minister