Grass on the Path

When the gospel first came to Africa, some of the early converts became so passionate about prayer that they built their own private prayer huts. Each hut was set aside for just one person, and a path used only by that person led up to its door.

If someone neglected the loving discipline of prayer, guess what happened. Grass would begin to grow on his or her path.

The straying brother or sister’s best friends were those with the courage to say, “I love you, and I see there’s grass growing on your path.” In other words, I love you enough to correct you. You’re not doing what God has called you to do.

-- Craig Groeschl in Chazown