Sowing Seeds

"But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." 2 Corinthians 9:6

I grew up in a family that loved to plant. My stepdad would plant huge vegetable gardens every spring and my mom was always planting flowers. Even though most of the time, we planted in rows, my stepdad liked to sow the seeds for the garden. With a large plot of land to to cover, he
would walk back and forth over the ground while spreading or throwing out the seeds. When the plants began to grow, it was easy to tell the spots we missed. He would tell me to sow the seeds in abundance, more instead of fewer, and to not be stingy with them. The more seeds we sowed, the more vegetables we grew. Seems like simple math. So why do we not take it more seriously in how we apply it to life? What kind of seeds are you sowing in your life today? How much time do we commit to spiritual planting? If we are using our time to sow to our cares, then we will reap stress instead of peace. There are many other seeds that, as Christians, we are sowing too sparingly. Instead of reaping the bountiful harvest of the fruit of the Spirit, we are reaping a harvest of anxiety and apathy. The real issue of sowing begins in our hearts first. Are we willing to sow seeds of love, forgiveness and mercy and sow them bountifully? Or are we just doing enough to barely cover the ground? When the plants begin to grow, the bare spots will be clearly evident. Are there any bare spots in your life? If so, ask the Lord to reveal to you the areas that you need more sowing. If there are issues or struggles holding you back, then pray for help to break free. God will bless you regardless of the amount you sow as long as your heart is open and obedient to His will. God wants to bless you indeed. Plant your seeds today by reading His word and spending time with Him. Then, watch your harvest come in as you are able to plant more and
more.