I find it interesting that it seems like there are many scriptures that talk about sowing seeds, and many texts about harvesting. However, I don’t remember any texts that talk about the growing season. It is exciting to dig up dirt and to plant tiny seeds that suddenly become tiny plants. It is also wonderful to walk through a field and pick the vegetables or fruit that follow. I don’t think though that it is particularly fun to watch something grow.
In truth, we are in the growing season, the season of summer. No one really thinks about learning or growing in the summer because everyone is on vacation, or relaxing somewhere. Yet, the hard work of growing is happening during this time.
So what are you going to do in your spiritual garden this summer to prepare yourself for the wonderful joy of a harvest? Perhaps some of these ideas can help.
Play Bible trivia with your family – it is easy really. Just think of Bible story facts and ask questions of your family or friends. Or maybe you could play charades with some of the Bible stories. You could also just spend some time in a quiet garden reading the Psalms. Another idea could be to spend a little time in your garden weeding, and you might reflect if there are any habits that are in your life that should be plucked out so that you can grow to your fullest potential.
Growing isn’t fast, and sometimes it isn’t easy either. However, if we do not grow then we truly can not experience the joy of the harvest. May your roots reach deep into the fertile soil of God’s word. May you grow strong in the sharing of your faith, and may you be faithful to the work that God’s Spirit would like to do in your life that you truly enjoy the wonder of fall’s harvest.
Happy Growing... I wish you a fruitful time this summer.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Kathleen
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