Mark 4:18-19 NIV

...others like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; 
but the worries of this life,
the deceitfulness of wealth
and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.

Sometimes I feel that God's word is being choked off in my life...that there is no fruit, looking a bit like my plum tree is now...3 things Jesus talks about here that do that:
1. Worries of this life.
What does this look like for you? What are your top 3?
Exams,  getting a job,  getting married, finances, disappointment,  loss, health...etc...Jesus says don't let concerns for these things choke off God's word and it's ability to work in your life, or your ability to bless others.
The thorns may still be there,  but our eyes are on Jesus