What God created in six days, created a lot of work for us. I never really thought about it, but when we put out bird feeders, plant flowers and fruit trees, have a pet or two, buy a house with acreage, or have children we set ourself up for a lot of work in making sure all these things are taken care of and maintained.
While animals can find food in nature, many of them rely on their human "parents" to feed them, bathe them and get them treated when they are sick or injured. Right now it seems that we may be the hummingbird feeders for Northwest Arkansas. When God doesn't provide sufficient moisture for our plants, trees and lawns, we have to drag hoses, set sprinkler systems or do whatever is necessary to keep them alive. Karen and I see many of our friends with children they have "created" who have needed a great deal of attention not only in their young years, but after they have left the "nest" and later find their way back to it. Grandchildren, too are a joy for many, but sometimes an added responsibility for grandma and grandpa.
God's "weather" requires a lot of our time to shovel, divert excessive water or make repairs when the conditions get into the severe category or fire gets out of control. Sometimes we move into an area which was first home for bears, deer, raccoons, armadillos, moles, hogs and other critters which come to visit and make it clear that we have intruded on what God originally deeded to them. Loving your neighbor takes on a different meaning.
I'm really not complaining, just realizing that in many ways my time is not my own and I have to spend a considerable amount of it to be a good steward of what God has so abundantly blessed us with. With it all, I still thank God for it all and want to do my best to eventually receive a "well done" when I graduate to the final Home He is preparing for us. Still in His Service.
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One area that I see you being a good steward in, is that of your job at TGPP! Your teachings and stories are so full of life. Thank you!
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