Short Notes on Weeds in our life.

Things I learned about just our normal weeds

Weeds grow back even when we cut it

Weeds have to be uprooted

Weeds grow faster than other plants

They reproduce and they germinate fast

Weeds grow anywhere

Weeds grow where we fail to see

Weeds are persistent unlike plants

Weeds grow under bricks and even in crevices

Weeds that are unchecked have really deep or mesh like roots

Weeds work on the root before it reaches on the surface

Look for similar weeds nearby - it too must be removed as they tend to regrow

They must be dealt harshly - they must be removed even if they are small

They must be constantly monitored

Weeds are not what we planned to have

They look harmless

They cannot be killed easily as it will damage the real plant

What does weeds do:

They take away nutrients

They take away space

They take away water

They take away sunlight

They hide your plants

They slow the plants from producing fruit

They make the plants look different

The choke or entangle the plant

They even stop fruits from ripening

They attract unwanted animals

These are what God has been teaching me

There are weeds that the enemy plants when we are in an unhealthy place - it can be

An addiction

Result of a bad relationship

An unresolved conflict

A fear etc

We have to look at the story of the parable of weeds. Matthew 13:24-30,36-43

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