Tough Row to Hoe!

As I plant this years garden I am once again reminded of the power & potential packed in each seed. Each can produce a harvest of 100-fold return! The irony is that it has to be buried, usually alone, & experience it's own 'dark-time'. It then waits as its internal clock ticks closer to germination. As it pops forth, the battle has just begun. It is assailed by weeds, pests, varmints, poked, prodded and even thinned. The gardener has a key part in the seed's future fruition. The packaged seed can't do anything on its own. It can't jump out and find its spot in the row. It needs to be given proper placement. Even seeds in the field are at the whim of the wind; landing seemingly by chance. God knows where they are going! There are some seeds that lie dormant from last year, surprising earthly gardeners. They are called 'volunteers'. Although the name sounds benevolent, they are usually out of place and are usually uprooted. The best results are from seeds that receive the most attention from the gardener.

YOU are a seed of greatness! The Gardner has placed within you power & potential and has given everything you NEED to be successful. Although each of us have 'dark moments' we are never alone! Christ is with each of us. He is ready to 'plant' us. Step out and show you are ready to be sown! Perhaps, like a seed,  YOU have experienced a time of dormancy in YOUR life; a dark time. Perhaps YOU know YOU have more potential that has yet to sprout. Boldly declare your faith and put action behind it. Keep an attitude of expectancy and sprout! Believe that great things are blooming your way.

I enjoy reading biographies of entrepreneurs that sprouted into success. One such story is Harland David Sanders (Colonel Sanders) of the famous KFC . "Sanders lost his father at the age of six. He dropped out of school after ONLY completing the SIXTH GRADE. He went to work at a variety of jobs. During his early life he worked as a farm hand, streetcar conductor, steamboat ferry operator, railroad fireman, secretary, insurance salesman, tire salesman and furniture store owner." He owned and operated a small restaurant, sold it and then later sold his first famous chicken recipe franchise at the age of 66! Did you catch that? 66!!! Some would say he 'sprouted wings' AFTER retirement!

The Master Gardner knows where we are 'planted'. We might not like our 'row' or our 'depth' but THROUGH Him we pack POWERFUL POTENTIAL! By being obedient to His Word YOU will sprout! YOU and the seeds you sow will produce an abundant harvest of blessing all the days of your life! Do you have an idea that is waiting to germinate? Colonel Sanders sprouted at 66! To some that might be old and yet to others, rather young. Don't lie dormant; SPROUT!! YOU can produce a harvest of 100-fold return! Jump out of the package and find a spot in the row!!! The Master Gardner knows where to 'plant you! : ) ~Pray!