High Cotton
Whether we know it or not, we probably wish we were in high cotton.
During the height of cotton’s growing season, fluffy fields of white appear throughout the southern United States. Growers hope for a successful crop.
When we achieve success, we are in high cotton.
- Businesses earn a high profit.
- Students make good grades.
- Families enjoy the perfect home.
- Children receive their favorite toys.
High cotton does not give us the right to act high and mighty.
Success does not make us any better or worse than anyone else. With an attitude of gratitude, we use our success to help other people succeed. Rather than a big head, we develop a big heart.
We want to bear fruit that makes a lasting impact.
We have only a few years on this earth. What we do with them makes an eternal difference.
Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all (1 Chronicles 29:12 NIV).
Thanks to James E. Hodges for the suggestion. Image by Clayton Decker from Pixabay.
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6 thoughts on “High Cotton”
I love watching the cotton grow around here. Our boys got to talk to a farmer one time and climb up on his picker.
What fun that must have been for your boys. Cotton fields amaze me.
Cotton fields are amazing. I love taking rides to the fields and enjoying the sights of cotton on the vine. 🙂
I have to travel a good distance to view cotton fields but always look for them when I’m in areas where cotton grows. I hope you enjoy their closer proximity.
As a farm girl, I recognized the saying, “walking in high cotton” and I enjoyed reading your message about it. Very insightful!
Thank you, Katherine. I also grew up on a farm. However, we were too far north to grow cotton. I appreciate your kind comments.