Seeds Among Thorns and Good Soil

The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.
Matthew 13:22-23

I can only use analogies that I'm familiar with.. so we're gonna go with music.

I see people struggle with the wealth and the popularity.. the "stardom" way too much. Why can't we all just give our pride to God?

Lately God's been using this SEED He planted in my life to really produce a crop. I'm so humbled and so blessed to be in the midst of this incredible journey that God is taking me on. I can't even explain how thankful I am.

My heart is breaking though, for the people who aren't walking in the perfect will God has placed in front of them. I see people backsliding in their faith because they want to please themselves and become famous, rich, etc.... at the expense of their own hearts and souls. They wind up unhappy and miserable because they're running away from the One who can heal their hearts and mend their broken lives.
I'm not saying that I have it all together.. I'm saying that I've finally got the picture and I've been saved from the death and destruction by grace through this measure of faith that God has placed inside my heart for Him and Him only.

Maybe you don't struggle with the music, maybe your struggle is reading your Bible daily, being slow to anger and quick to listen, loving people who have hurt you, etc.
Regardless, whatever soil your seed is planted on, you have the option of making sure it grows into something fruitful for the Kingdom of God.

Praying for you all.
Love you.