There is an enormous sense of satisfaction when a guy can trim the edges and mow his lawns. You can see where you have been and the cathartic effect of turning unruly grass into a neatly manicured lawn cannot never be underestimated. My doctor would also argue that the physical exertion will help keep my girth at a respectable size and my blood pressure numbers where they should be.
I was contemplating all this other day, and noticed that there were a goodly number of black birds with bright orange beaks running about and digging into my neatly clipped lawns. They weren’t bothering me, I was just intrigued. I went to the fount of all wisdom (aka Dr. Google) and discovered that they were Eurasian blackbirds. But what on earth were they doing disfiguring my nicely cut lawn?
Dr. Google replied. “The birds are looking for tasty snacks; it means you have an insect problem. Basically, your lawn is the best restaurant around because it has so many bugs. Birds are simply foraging for grubs, worms, and insects. The good news about this is that the grubs and insects will actually do more damage to your lawn than the birds will, and the birds are helping you control the population.”
So when I mow the lawn there is actually a whole lot going on. It’s not just about getting things tidy and looking lovely. There is a whole ecosystem that is being enhanced and invigorated.
I’m sure that it's true for a lot of things. The outward gesture that we offer might seem insignificant and of little consequence, but for someone else it might mean the world. Never underestimate the value of your work, your ministry, your thoughtfulness, your words, your actions. They are more potent and long lasting than you will ever know.