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02 Aug 2010 You WILL Reap What You Sow

PumpkinsOne of the strongest of the unbreakable principles in this life is that you WILL reap what you sow.

This law is demonstrated in nature.

Have you ever sown a carrot seed and expected to see pumpkins grow?

Of course not.

Yet how many times do you sow negative words into your life
and expect to see a positive change?

Is this a valid comparison?
Yes! Let’s take a look at a parable that Jesus told that is found in the Gospel of Mark, chapter 4 and verses 1-13. I am sure that you have heard of this parable known as the parable of the sower. You can read the full story of the Sower right here.

A sower sowed seed on 4 different grounds.
1. Hard ground
2. Rocky ground
3. Sun scorched ground.
4. Good ground.

Jesus’ disciples did not understand this parable and so after everyone else had gone, they asked Him about it in private (see verse 10).

He told them:

The seed represents the WORD.

The ground represents the conditions of the hearts that the words are sown into. Powerful right? It gets even better!

Would you like a key that would allow you to understand ALL of the teachings of Jesus?

This parable IS that key!
(Read verse 13. If you don’t see it at first, read it over and over until you “get it”).

  • The words you speak.
  • The words you listen to.
  • The words you believe.
All of these words WILL produce a harvest in your life.
Negative words will produce negative results.
Positive words will produce positive results.
It is the law of the harvest!

You decide on the harvest tomorrow by the words you speak today!

JillWhat kind of harvest are you expecting in your life tomorrow?

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30 Jul 2010 How Fresh Is Your Vision?
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Today I took a stroll along the Riverwalk in San Antonio after work. Just a few buildings down from the place of my work there is a fountain.

As I stopped to watch and listen to the gushing water a thought struck me.
What was this thought?

New Zealand riverWater is purified by movement right? I remember watching fast flowing rivers and waterfalls in New Zealand. I also remember my mother often telling me that flowing water purifies itself when we would go out on picnics by the rivers.

BUT: when a river turns into a tributary and the water is trapped, what happens?

It stagnates and finally stinks no?

Stagnated water smells. Flowing, moving water stays pure and fresh.

Let’s compare this to your vision. (I am trusting you DO have a vision right? – If not take a look at these articles about Life Purpose which will help you discover your vision in life).

Is your vision fresh?
If it is not, perhaps it is because something in you has stopped, and your vision is stagnating.

What can you do to reactive your vision?

  • Do you have your vision written down? Remember there is an interesting vision in the Bible in Habakkuk 2:2-3 where we are told to write the vision down and make it plain.
  • Are you reading the right books, watching the right videos and listening to the right mp3s or CDs? A daily habit of personal development and focus is essential to your dreams and your vision.
  • Do you have a plan of action? Perhaps you have long term plans? Do you also have short term plans?
  • Have you become discouraged because you see no immediate fruit? Remember a seed takes time to grow into a plant. If the seed is that of a tree it will take even longer, but with the right nurturing, it WILL grow. Meanwhile make sure to “stop and smell the roses” along the way.
  • When you begin to cross items off of your plan of action because they are completed, reward yourself! This will encourage you to continue on with your pursuit.

JillAre you keeping your vision fresh? Is the river of your life flowing, or has it stagnated?


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