Insects

Bernie Taupin and Elton John wrote a song called "Empty Garden" about their good freiend John Lennon who was murdered outside his home. Bernie wrote an incredible line
"...funny how one insect can damage so much grain".

 This is an absolute truth! 

So many times one person can make a huge difference. This person created misery and sorrow that we're still feeling today nearly 33 years later. This got me to thinking - could I be one of those insects? Maybe not to that extent but, do I cause issues with friends, family, strangers? We're told that as believers we are saved and will arrive in heaven. But am I living that way? It's one thing to believe, it's quite another to live a Godly life. At church this week we were challenged to write our own obituary to see what kind of life we have lived. I can say I honestly don't know.

Do you feel the same way?
Have you taken the opportunity to look into your life to see how you have lived? Maybe if we were to slow down and take stock now and again we would find there would be more grain and less insects.


...a gardener like that one no one can replace