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I am trying to grow some grass in my front yard and those who know me well know I do not have much of a green thumb. But nonetheless, I scattered some grass seed a few weeks ago knowing full well it was a long shot to see anything coming up from the ground based upon my gardening experience. To my surprise, some small blades of grass are slowly creeping up from the ground. I know… I was surprised too.
With that being said, I can’t help but think about the seeds of faith we spread daily as we do our best to live out an example of what it means to be a Christ follower. I also can’t help but think of the conscious effort of so many people who dropped seeds of faith and God’s love into my life at such a young age. I am forever grateful.
Working in children’s ministry for over 15 years now, I have had the privilege to see some of the seeds that I have planted develop and grow from young children to teenagers and even young adults that are doing amazing things for God. There is nothing more rewarding in ministry.
I admit sometimes though, I doubt if the things I am planting today into the hearts of young children will take root and grow. Sometimes there are days when I ask myself if anything will come of this. But, I do know God’s Word is faithful and true. So, I will continue to plant. Even though sometimes I may not see anything right away, I believe there will be a day when God’s Word “germinates” inside the heart of a child and they begin to grow into the fullness of God’s plan for their life.
Meanwhile, I will watch the grass grow in my front yard and thank God for the opportunity to plant seeds of faith in young lives trusting they will take root and grow.
