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How important is it that we allow God to sow through us spiritual seeds into the lives of others?
Posted : 29 Feb, 2012 09:14 AM

My heart and spirit were blessed today to be reminded of this importance by the Holy Spirit through this encouraging and inspiring devotion from Charles Stanley in his In Touch devotional magazine and on his In Touch website. I share it with you now to be an encouraging and inspiring reminder for your heart and spirit too.



Love,

Steve



SOWING SPIRITUAL SEEDS



Wednesday, February 29, 2012



Read | John 4:34-38



Think about everything that contributed to the story of how you came to know Christ as your Lord and Savior. It's probably not possible to fully count all those spiritual seeds that God used to draw you to Him. And not all the people who sowed good seed into your life knew what the outcome would be.



We also have the opportunity and privilege--every single day--of sowing seeds into the lives of others, such as our friends, co-workers, children, grandchildren, or even strangers. God takes what you plant and adds to it. He leads others to sow further seed or "water" the ground. Little by little, truth gets cultivated in their lives. What greater thing could you do?



Conversely, you might focus on providing your kids with plenty of material security and send them to the best schools and colleges--and yet it would count nothing for eternity. But when you sow into their lives the things of God and the qualities of Jesus, you're feeding their spirits. The seeds that affect their hearts, view of God, and desire to make a difference for Him in the world are what will produce genuine, lasting fruit and a great harvest in their lives. Whether or not you ever see the results, the Lord is using you profoundly when you sow this kind of crop.



God sees all the little things you do; He's interested in more than just "big" things. The fruit of His Spirit--such as kindness, patience, and self-control--often manifests itself in quiet ways that others may never give you credit for. But such spiritual seeds accomplish powerful work in His kingdom.



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How important is it that we allow God to sow through us spiritual seeds into the lives of others?
Posted : 3 Mar, 2012 08:27 PM

Steve,

Thank you for sharing this encouraging and inspiring devotion with us. Kay

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How important is it that we allow God to sow through us spiritual seeds into the lives of others?
Posted : 4 Mar, 2012 09:19 AM

:applause:

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How important is it that we allow God to sow through us spiritual seeds into the lives of others?
Posted : 4 Mar, 2012 06:26 PM

You're welcome, Kay and Ann!!! :hearts:



Love, Steve

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