Reaping What You Sow

That was the topic of the sermon at church yesterday. It is a familiar phrase; I'm sure we've all heard it said, and perhaps even said it ourselves. But how often do people actually think about it?

Like the man who sowed good seed in the parable of Matthew 13:24-30, we too have to sow good seed. Not literal seeds -- but seeds of faith. When we sow spiritual things, we will in turn reap spiritual things. For example, time with God could be something you 'sow'. Only good can come from time spent with God: you will reap peace, guidance, deliverance, strength... and on and on and on.

You cannot be a successful Christian if you don't discipline yourself. If you become lazy in sowing, you will never get closer to the Lord and grow in the knowledge of Him. If you desire your life to bear fruit (the wheat to mature), you must put in the effort.

It is so easy to let things slide, but today is the time to make the decision to put God first, above anything else. I want to grow in my faith, to draw closer to my Jesus. No, I'm not perfect. But I'm surrendering my desires into His hands.

"Delight thyself also in the Lord: and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart." ~Psalm 37:4

The desire of my heart is just to know Him more.

Oh, I just feel so blessed to know and feel His love. He loves me so much. He loves you. Let's invite the Holy Spirit to take full control of every single aspect of our lives. I want to be in the Presence of the S-O-N-light, growing and maturing, being watered and washed by the Water of the Word. The precious streams of living Waters!


I love you Lord! Thank You for your love. Thank you for blessing us far more than we deserve. Thank You for calling us, for inviting us into Your Presence. May we enter in boldly, surrendering all the burdens and cares that weigh us down. 

For all my family and friends that are going through a rough season, I pray that Your Peace will cover them. Envelop them into Your love, and carry them through these trials. Increase their faith, that they will put all their trust in You and believe that all things will work together for good.

Come, Holy Spirit. We need You more than ever before. Lead us and guide us in all things. May we stop looking at the things behind us and instead look ahead, looking to You, Lord Jesus. May we keep our eyes on You. 

Have Your way, Lord. You know every need and every heart's desire. May You be the ruler of our hearts. Thank you for your mercy and grace.

In Jesus' Name, Amen.