growing

I used to be terrible at caring for plants. I would let them go for weeks or even months without watering them until it was really too late to save them. A few weeks ago I planted some herbs in my kitchen window: mint, basil, and cilantro. Tonight I was so excited to see them just taking off. Soon I will be able to use them in my cooking!

I've been diligently watering those little herbs and the growing assortment of other plants around the apartment because I've realized that if I am too busy to care for some little plants, I am probably also too busy to properly care for myself and my relationship with Christ, never mind other people. The health of the plants is an indicator of the health of my spirit... so I am thrilled to see those little guys are thriving!