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COLLECTING MOSS
Marion Smith
Collecting Moss
September 9, 2010

1 Timothy 6 :17b-19

The Live Oak trees in the Savannah, Georgia area are
lovely. Spanish Moss drapes gracefully from almost every limb, adding
a special touch of beauty. Occasionally the wind will blow these
clumps of moss out of the tree onto the ground. I saw one of those
clumps on the ground recently and I thought I would take it home to
spread around the tops of my house plants. I shortly discovered an
interesting fact: there were many unexpected creatures living in that
moss, and they made my collecting effort a futile one.

I wanted the moss, but got more than I bargained for.
Sometimes, secular "wants" can be the same. One example is the want of
a lovely home. This is a natural, worldly want, and it is easy for
the unexpected creatures to appear suddenly, just as they had in the
moss. A home is important, but it is the warmth and love that
permeates it that should be the focal point, not the visual
trappings. It is easy to become overly involved with furnishing and
buying accessories. When upkeep and maintance demand much time, we
may be caught in a constant whirl- looking, pricing and buying (sort
of like a hamster on an exercise wheel!) . The "to do" list of upkeep
and improvements never ends and can be an emotional and financial
drain on us.

I believe that is why God's Word tells us to keep our
focus on things eternal, not temporal. When we invest our time and
money in eternal pursuits, we can be sure it is well spent. In 1
Timothy 6:17b-19 we hear that all which God gives us is for our
enjoyment. These are things to do good, to be rich in good works, to
be generous, and ready to share.

I pray that we may leave behind the exhausting desires of
secular upkeep as easily as I left that clump of Spanish moss in
Savannah.

Marion Smith
noles65@aol.com
comments and feedback welcome

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