Harvest

Harvest "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." (2 Corinthians 9 vs. 6-8) Since retirement and downsizing in 2006, June and I have not had the benefit of gardens as we had at our home for twenty-seven years. We spent long hours tending them, and we had a bountiful harvest. We do not miss all that work because we have other harvests. As apartment dwellers, we have forty to fifty days a year to fill that used to be spent gardening. We now spend those days together, sowing seeds in our relationship, spending time with others, and helping where we did not have time before. The crop is now a closer relationship with each other and friends. This different harvest is a blessing. Paul's analogy of reaping crops in his message to the Corinthians is still valid. We all need to sow seeds daily in relationships, our minds, and each other to reap the harvest of love and friendship. Thought for Today: Let's take a quick look at our calendar and see where we can sow seeds for our future, our worldly lot, and the Lord because He is our real future. Prayer for Today: Dear Lord, we live in a world of hate and anger. This week, we pray that we may sow seeds of love that will temper negativity and help spread love in our world.