I am kinda in a fog right now. Not even sure why I am blogging about it instead of journaling because I don't feel my thoughts are out of the blender yet. They are mixing around in my mind right now.

I identify with those who try to make things complicated when it come to Jesus' words to us. He is simple, but we make Him complex. The things He says are straight forward, but by the time His words reach our minds they are not so simple. 

I read this last night:

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. (Luke 8:14)

Jesus was talking about His word in our hearts. It is like a seed. We tend to choke out His word with the "stuff" we add to it. When I got to the part where He says the word was choked out by, "life’s worries, riches and pleasures" it just hit me.

I have felt a lack of maturity on my part in recent years, what Jesus is saying here is probably why. I have worries. I love pleasure and riches.

It's time to take Him for His word, as it is. No "stuff" added.