Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, help me to plant encouraging words…Your words…in my life and the lives of those around me.
Don't be misled--you cannot mock the justice of God.
You will always harvest what you plant. Those who live only to satisfy their
own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But
those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the
Spirit. So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we
will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. Therefore, whenever we
have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone--especially to those in the
family of faith. Galatians 6:7-10
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| Harvest of Green Tomatoes What have you planted? |
What have you been planting lately? Tomatoes, lettuce,
peppers, beans, or beets? Those were on my list…and most have been planted. What
else have I planted—what have you planted? I hope not seeds of anger, anxiety,
strife, judgmental attitude, hopelessness, or guilt. Plant seeds of
encouragement instead. This following passage may seem long…but read it anyway
and apply the applicable parts to your life. You know your thoughts and motives—if
not, spend some more time with the Lord and get it straight what He wants you
to think, say, and do. Then do it.
Since you have heard
about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old
sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and
deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on
your new nature, created to be like God--truly righteous and holy. So stop
telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the
same body. And "don't sin by letting anger control you." Don't let
the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the
devil. If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard
work, and then give generously to others in need. Don't use foul or abusive
language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will
be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God's
Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own,
guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all
bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil
behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:21-32
From the Old Testament, God provides more words of
encouragement and direction.
I said, 'Plant the
good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the
hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the LORD, that he may
come and shower righteousness upon you.' Hosea 10:12
Plant today—physically and spiritually. Someday you’ll
harvest just what you plant now.
Verses of Salvation ~ (Isaiah’s message to Damascus and
Israel) Then at last the people will look to their Creator and turn their
eyes to the Holy One of Israel. They will no longer look to their idols for
help or worship what their own hands have made. They will never again bow down
to their Asherah poles or worship at the pagan shrines they have built. Their
largest cities will be like a deserted forest, like the land the Hivites and
Amorites abandoned when the Israelites came here so long ago. It will be
utterly desolate. Why? Because you have turned from the God who can save you.
You have forgotten the Rock who can hide you. So you may plant the finest
grapevines and import the most expensive seedlings. Isaiah 17:7-10
Memory Verse of the Week ~ Do not be deceived. God
cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7 NIV
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