Lawn and Order

This afternoon I mowed the backyard at this house that I'm watching. The backyard had not been mowed in a month or so and was exceptionally tall and thick. This is what I discovered as I began my journey of lawn care:

• When the lawn is that overgrown, you have to be careful not to allow the grass to clog the mower.
• you have to mow over most of the lawn at least a couple of times just to get it to look relatively cut.
• while this initial mowing is laborious, it is vital to allowing for the easy and necessary upkeep in the future that will allow you to enjoy this lovely lovely lawn.

and here's how that relates to the journey of sanctification:

• When your life has been sloppy, you have to be careful not to allow your habits to overwhelm your motivation for change.
• you have to overcome the same habits and sins multiple times before they can become areas that resemble the other parts of your life.
• while the intensity of the beginning steps of this process makes it strenuous, it is vital to strengthen and prepare you for the necessary upkeep and forward movement that will allow you to enjoy this lovely life.

etc.