“The Lord is near to those who are brokenhearted; and He saves those who are crushed in spirit (contrite in heart, truly sorry for their sin).” (Psalm 34:18 AMP)
It was past the time to plant the wildflower seeds in the field,
but after no rain for weeks, the ground was rock-solid hard, unsuitable for growing
anything. For the seeds’ survival, groundbreaking was a must. But even after several
plowings, the chunky soil was not ready. A farmer-friend explained that he
repeats tilling a field cater-corner after plowing in one direction to ensure thoroughly
broken ground. Undoubtedly, a thriving crop depends on prepared soil followed
by the correct care.
A flourishing life also depends upon a pressing and crushing—the
brokenness of self—for the best to spring forth. Life’s overwhelming blows often
leave people feeling drought-ridden, their spirits dry and thirsty—a condition
that can give way for disappointment and discouragement to enter. Sometimes seclusion
and disobedience follow. God is always nearby His children and ready to rescue.
Before this happens, broken ground, a turning-over must occur.
If you want your life-field blooming with an aromatic
fragrance pleasing unto the Lord and blessing to others, cultivation is
necessary. For a successfully prepared life-field, you must first turn from
going your way and, in surrender, turn your heart and mind (field) over to the
Lord. Now, will you give God access to every area of your life, allowing Him to
prepare your life’s “soil” by plowing through it this way and that, no matter how
many plow-overs it takes? When you do, every obstacle that blocks your effectiveness
as God’s child will crumble into nothingness. Then you are ready for re-seeding
and receiving the nourishment needed to flourish for God’s glory. Trust Him for
the harvest and blessings that follow.
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