Seed Planting

Posted on Jan 13, 2008 under Living |

A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

Galatians 6:7-8

Such a simple concept and yet it slips my mind almost daily. In order to reap the gifts of the Spirit, eternal life with God, I must sow seed of goodness. I must follow the Lord’s commandments and His way.

When I choose my own selfish desires at the expense of my family, friends or God, I’m sowing seeds that will ultimately destroy my chance at eternal happiness. No matter how much I pray for God’s blessings, I must do my part to bring them about. I must make the choices in my life that God has directed me to make. I can’t just pray and expect God to hand me what I want; I must follow his word as well.

I know that my most challenging issue to overcome is my sharp, biting tongue. Also a problem is my tendency to “disappear” into my own thoughts and not want to associate with people. Both of these affect my children and husband. I must make a great attempt to give of myself, to speak with love and sow the seeds that will grow into eternal life.

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2 Responses to “Seed Planting”

  1. Cass (2 comments.) Says:
    January 14th, 2008 at 11:36 am

    These are my struggles as well. And if I my disappearing gets interrupted, that tongue starts flying. Thanks for this thought!

  2. Marisa (0 comments.) Says:
    January 14th, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    You’re welcome, my dear friend.