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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 2 – Intermediate)
Topic: YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW (05/02/19)
I planted some spring flower seeds in my garden and anxiously awaited the day when I would see tiny shoots reaching skyward. It had been six weeks. Nothing.

Was the problem with the soil? No, I think not because other plants were growing there. That left the seeds. Were they bad? I decided to clear the area and start over, then I planted some different seeds. That worked. The little things are thriving.

Jesus compared the heart to soil. Assuming my heart is good soil what am I trying to grow there? Every now and then it is a good idea to check ourselves regarding what seeds we are sowing therein.

“For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life”. Gal 6:8 NKJV

This single verse lets me know that this is a very important principle. Garbage in, garbage out. What have I put in my heart lately? B romance movies? Garbage. Arguments? Garbage. Hatefulness? Garbage. Thoughts of hoarding? Garbage. I’m surely in trouble now. What will these things grow to be in my heart? The Word says they will grow into corruption.

So now that I have identified the bad seeds, what’s the remedy? First, these seeds must be uprooted and thrown away. I need to repent and start over. These lusts of the flesh must then be renounced and then replaced. I must rather fill my heart with good seeds from God’s Word and prayer, generosity and fellowship with God’s people. I must trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not to my own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) What will these seeds produce? Everlasting life!
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Barbara Culler 
05/10/19
When I was a teenager, I planted tulip bulbs. After a long wait, I dug them up to see why they did not sprout. Apparently, I had planted them upside down. I've never had luck growing things! I liked your devotional on starting over when seeds not functional.
Terry R A Eissfeldt 
05/10/19
Great bones of a fantastic devotional here. To really grab us at the first sentence - and keep us with you throughout the journey to the awesome message- try storytelingl instead of just telling. For example - Describe going to the garden anticipating seeing the little plants...what do you see, hear, touch, taste, feel?
Blessings
Lollie Hofer 
05/14/19
"Garbage in, garbage out." I've said that to my own children and grandchildren. Lots of good thoughts straight from the Word of God and your heart. I would encourage you to watch your verbs tenses...some were past tense, some present tense. Good job. Keep writing.
Lollie Hofer 
05/14/19
Actually, now that I reread it...you're okay with the verbs.
Elaine Hemingway
05/15/19
I enjoyed this - you made some good points and gave food for thought. Well done. Keep writing.