Tuesday
I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord that he may come and shower righteousness upon you.’
Hosea 10:12
We all know that living life on a farm means we see the cycle of life in a much more casual tone than ya’ll city folk see it. Cycles are seen everywhere we look. It is very refreshing to see each new season slowly unfold; it changes your attitude and gives you something to look forward to. We watch the grass grow into hay, the hay get cut, raked and made into hay bales, and ultimately, fed to the cows. The cows have their babies, nurse them, wean them and get ready for another life growing inside of them.
Other less obvious cycles happen as well. We have cycles with friends, family and our attitudes. Things do not always stay the same, but you can rest assured the happy times, or sad times WILL roll around again.
Don’t get caught up in allowing misery to control your soul when things are not just right. Suffering, struggle, failure and waiting all cause us human beings to grow, mature and find our purpose. Embrace it and find ways to endure the “suffering” anyway.
Can’t find a close parking spot: Enjoy the walk and exercise. Low on money: Find cheap ways to bring the family together to cook and eat. Is your parent terminally ill: Remember the good times and send letters to make your parent feel special. Things not going well with your spouse: Work on yourself. Do you have an unruly child: See if spending more time with that child will calm them down…..and enjoy it!
Lord, help me to understand life gives us cycles and to realize the good times will always roll around again. Please, help me to make it through the tough times by leaning on You and Your word.
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