Just Plant

The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/013114.cfm) reminds me that as we work in God's vineyard, we should just continue to plant seeds of goodness.

When I was in school, one of the sure projects each batch had was to plant mongo seeds in a cup (or pot) and let it grow. Students were given similar mongo seeds to plant, water, and take care of to make it grow. After the specified time, student were asked to bring the seeds to school. Even though they were given same seeds, they ended up differently. Some looked healthy, some looked dry, while some did not survive at all. The teacher then explains that a lot of things affect the growth of the seeds - air, sunshine, soil, water, etc.

This is true with our faith as well. We have the same source, God, but we end up differently. A lot of things affect our growth, and some are beyond our control. But God just asks us to plant seeds, something we can all do. Share God to others. Tell of what he has done in our lives. Love others, especially the unlovable, the way we are loved by God.  Be fair and just with our dealings with others, even if we have the option not to. We just need to do our best, knowing that we cannot control a lot of things, so we just lift the rest to God.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another day to rest and spend time with people important to me. Lord, I pray that I be a faithful sower. May i just do my best to plant seeds for your kingdom, and just trust in you, knowing that you will be the one to make the seeds grow and bear fruit for your kingdom. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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