...maybe I'd see much better by closing my eyes...

September 12, 2007

Faith

help me believe cause I don't wanna miss any miracles
maybe I'd see much better by closing my eyes...

Lord, help me close my eyes.

"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."

"God loves people who love to give. God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others."

"Don't get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don't give up."

It says so, doesn't it? Right there on the page. It's in the Book. So why isn't it happening? Harvest. It's coming. It better be. I'll reap when the time is right. God, I need a harvest NOW.

I don't want it for myself. I want it "to do all kinds of good things for others." I'm going on a mission trip, for Pete's sake? Shouldn't that be good enough? As if there is such a thing as "good enough" with God.

I'm not trying to brag on myself. But God knows I have sown. I've sown money into His kingdom, and I've sown my time into the lives of His people. And God knows I'm ready for a harvest. Lord, please help me to wait for your timing. You know what I need when I need it. Lord, time - and money? I think I need these things now. Maybe I don't. Please just help me trust You to provide them when I need them.

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September 15, 2007 - __

Posted by mime4jesus

You got it, girl. You got it good.

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October 4, 2007 - I'm Back!

Posted by Biblekid2

Hi! It's Biblekid2.....
I know I haven't posted in a looooong time, but I finally posted and wanted to let you know! Don't forget to leave a comment while your over to let me know you were there! : )

God Bless,
Biblekid2 <><

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October 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by rvnurse2b

You don't always see the Harvest, but you will in Heaven.
Even the most insignificant things we do are watched by others and affect them. I can't tell you how many times I have heard someone say that I inspired them or something and I'm thinking- yeah right- I'm a MESS! but everyone does not see what you see. God does not see what you see, and He is not slow- as some consider slowness.
We plant and water plant and water, and that is our job. He harvests.I don't think we even get to see 10% of it. Remember the Harvest of righteousness happens when the time is right.
I have to share something that my mom shared with me just a few days ago when I was wondering the same thing you are...
Don't give up.....

One day I decided to quit...
I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality...

I wanted to quit my life.

I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.

"God", I asked,

"Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"

His answer surprised me...

"Look around", He said.

"Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"

"Yes", I replied.

"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds,

I took very good care of them.

I gave them light.

I gave them water.

The fern quickly grew from the earth.

Its brilliant green covered the floor.

Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed.

But I did not quit on the bamboo.

In the second year

the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.", He said.

"In year three

there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.

But I would not quit.

In year four,

again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed.

I would not quit." He said.

"Then in the fifth year

a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.

Compared to the fern

it was seemingly small and insignificant...

But just 6months later

the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

It had spent the five years growing roots.

Those roots made it strong

and gave it what it needed to survive.

I would not give any of my creations

a challenge it could not handle."

He asked me. "Did you know, my child,

that all this time you have been struggling,

you have actually been growing roots.
I would

not quit on the bamboo.

I will never quit on you."

"Don't compare yourself to others."

He said.

"The bamboo

had a different Purpose than the fern.

Yet they both make the forest beautiful."

"Your time will come", God said to me.

"You will rise high"

"How high should I rise?
I asked.

"How high will the bamboo rise?"

He asked in return.

"As high as it can?" I questioned.

"Yes." He said,

"Give me glory by rising as high as you can."

I left the forest and brought back this story.

I hope these words can help you see

that God will never give up on you.

Never, Never, Never Give up.

For the Christian Life is an option

and an opportunity.

LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE WAITING ON BAMBOO!

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