Posted in Life Lessons

It is that time of year.  Seeds that were planted in the Spring are now sprouting a bountiful harvest.  Fresh corn, cabbage, green beans,  and tomatoes grace the table.  I just love this time of the year. 

We haven't had much rain here lately.  Ok, we haven't had any rain here lately.  My lovely brown yard crunches under your feet.  Since we haven't had any rain, the girls have been taking turns watering Papaw's garden in the evening.  Here are some pictures of Sarah Beth watering the garden the other night.  (they start with "sweet Sarah Beth...")

I loved watching them playing out in the yard (from the saftey of my bedroom window, of course.)  LOL.  They ran, and played, and had so much fun... all from watering the garden.  Watching them reminds me of this verse in Jeremiah...

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I just love that verse.  You know, a lot of work goes into tending a garden.  One can't plant the seeds and expect them to take care of themselves.  One must water the garden, and pull weeds, and keep those savage rabbits from eating the harvest.

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We are a part of God's garden.  He planted seeds in us.    God  will be faithful to complete the work He started in me.   I believe the same holds true for our personal gardens.  When we plant the seeds of Godliness in our children, we must also be faithful to complete the task.  We must tend to our children by spending time with them.  We must  be an example to them by allowing them to see us  reading our Bibles and spending time with God.  We must show examples of faith in action by praying for others and believing God to answer.  We must keep the enemy from devouring the fruits of our labor. When we do this our garden will flurish into a bountiful harvest.  What joy!

So, how does YOUR garden grow?

Amy Beth