Seeds of Faith

For ease of maintenance, the previous owners of our house had paved most of the rear garden.

But we wanted a ‘proper garden’ so we removed some of the paving blocks and filled the area with soil.

We spent several weeks discussing how we wanted the plot to look but kept putting off planting day.

As novice gardeners, we were nervous about putting a plant or bush in the wrong place.

Finally, we bought several packets of flower seeds and just scattered them over the soil, hoping some of them would grow. We were rewarded with a carpet of beautiful colours and rich scents.

One day while enjoying the garden, I was reminded that God calls us to plant seeds of faith.

But often, instead of telling people about all the wonderful things God had done in my life, I remained silent. I worried about ‘getting it wrong’.

But ever since I learned the lesson of my garden, I don’t delay in sowing the seeds of God’s word to anyone who will listen. Only by doing this can we ensure an abundant harvest of new believers.

Prayer: Dear God, please give us the courage—and the right words—to tell others about you. Amen