Luke 8:7 “And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it.”
This seed fell in ground that would allow for growth, but that was already quite occupied by other plants. The other plants growing there would not completely prevent new growth, but made it extremely hard.
Heavenly Father, I must praise You always. We talk about rising above our circumstances, but that is a platitude to help ourselves feel better. Praising You in the midst of it is what we must do, and that does lead to elevation. But not of us by us but of us by You. I will praise You, and let You handle the rising. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.