Unruly Vines

I felt totally overwhelmed as I looked at one of our vines that had an explosion of growth. I knew it had to be trimmed, but looking at that whole big unruly thing I wanted to just run away.  So I asked the Lord to help me see with His eyes what I was able do.

Suddenly my focus changed…zeroing in on one wayward branch…so I snipped it back.  Then I saw another and pruned it, as well.  I saw one more I could reach and trim, so I did!  And one by one, little by little, the branches on that wildly growing vine were brought back to a more manicured state.

I think the Lord opened my eyes to that so I’d be able to remember, when I feel overwhelmed, that I can handle all of life’s challenges this very same way.  Rather than focusing on the BIG picture, I can ask for the Lord’s help to see each individual thing in it’s proper perspective.  And one by one, little by little, what felt out of control will return to it’s much more manageable state.

Lord, thanks for this reminder to not give in to those overwhelming feelings, but to ask You to help me tackle each and every task, each and every day.