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Sowing Lasting Seeds


"And he told them many things
in parables, saying:
“Listen! A sower went out to sow."

Reflecting on the Parable of the Sower, I realize that being "good soil" isn't something I achieve once. It's something I must cultivate every day.

Some seasons in my life I was distracted like the path, excited but shallow like the rocky soil, or overwhelmed by worries like the thorny ground. Encouragement comes knowing God is always at work, helping us become more receptive to the Word.

One lesson I've learned is that deep roots don't grow overnight.

They develop through small, consistent habits. Reading Scripture each day helps me stay connected to God's truth, especially when life feels uncertain.

Prayer has become more than a list of requests; it is a conversation where I can bring my fears, hopes, and gratitude before God.

I've also discovered that faith grows deeper when practiced.

 It's one thing to read about forgiveness, patience, and generosity; it's another thing to live them out when circumstances are difficult. Often, the moments that have strengthened my faith the most were not the easy ones but the challenging times forcing me to depend fully on God.

My Church family has been important as well as I received encouragement from others helping  me stay rooted when I felt discouraged or weary.

Jesus said, "But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown" (Matthew 13:23).

Reflecting on this parable faces me to ask myself: What kind of soil am I cultivating today? 

The answer is found in the daily choices that either draw me closer to God or allow distractions to take over. The good news is that God is patient and continues nurturing growth in every willing heart. 


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