“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”Galatians 6:9 Harvesting is the fulfilling reward for our efforts and endeavors. It doesn’t come easy, but is rewarding when it comes. The end of any project, obligation, or year can often seem like the longest and hardest part of a responsibility, experience or season. Finishing well can feel like ...
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Giving Thanks for Fruitfulness
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:10 I’m grateful for Fruitfulness. It’s a wonderful reward for our labors that God bestows on us for staying faithful to our efforts and endeavors. Seeing the fruit of our labors makes us push through a rigorous work week, while facing endless ...
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“And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight…” Genesis 2:9a Its obvious fall is upon us and isn’t it exciting? The cooler temperatures, bright pumpkins, changing leaves, and colorful flowers definitely give it away. However, this lovely season, which comes and goes every calendar year, is so commonly beautiful and fantastic, we can often miss the ...
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“Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.” Psalm 96:6 Fall is a fabulous time of year! It’s pleasant watching the hot summer melt into a cool, colorful vision of God’s majestic creation. I love how nature lights up in preparation for the coming celebrations of harvest and gratitude for the blessings gathered. As the leaves turn, wildflowers bloom, produce ...
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"Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." 2 Timothy 2:3 Sometimes it’s hard to keep going and enduring until we see the fruit of our labors. We get hot, tired and more tired as the heat, weeds, and needs keep coming or storms and struggles threaten. We can get worn out just trying to manage our pace, make progress, ...
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