To grow

I must go

To the cross

And ask for forgiveness

For a new start

For a new beginning

And be willing to surrender it all to Him

So that God may build a foundation

To sow a seed

To be baptized by the Holy Spirit

So that God may grow me and mature me

He provides the water and the sun

He provides the nutrients that sustains me

He gives life

His timing is always right

That one day I may bear fruit

But first I must sow my seed in good soil

To plant yourself in a God fearing community

To be planted at a church

Do not sow your seeds on a path of destruction

Where Satan takes away the word that is sown in you

Do not sow your seeds amongst rocky surfaces

Where you receive joy from the word but since you have no root you will only last for a short time

When your persecuted, you quickly fall away

Do not sow your seeds amongst thorns

Where the worries of life and deceitfulness of wealth and desires choke the word

Not allowing you to bear fruit

But when you sow your seeds in good soil

Hear the word, accept it, you will produce fruit

God will make you fruitful and bear much fruit

God will grow your roots deep

So that you may flourish

As you grow

You mature

You see things much differently

You become submissive

And let the Holy Spirit

Be your eyes

To see God’s Glory

Be your ears

To Listen to His Word

Be your mouth

To speak fire

Be your hands

To help the needy

Be your feet

To be grounded

Be your brain

To speak wisdom

Be your heart

To comfort you

He is our body

May the Fruit of the Spirits work as one

May we praise Him and rejoice that we are saved

Pray and obey and praise Him

No matter how many thorns or stones are thrown at you

Forgive so that you may grow

Love so that God’s goodness will show

Thank God the Father for being the Gardner

The Good Shepherd

If you trust Him and follow Him

You will grow