"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under Heaven:
"A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to gain, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace." (Ecclesiastes 3:1–8)
I thought of this Scripture when I read an archived word from Marsha Burns:
Small Straws in a Soft Wind
by Marsha Burns
"In a vision, I saw a man pluck a piece of ripe fruit from a tree. He ate the fruit and planted the seeds that would grow other trees. And I heard the Lord say, 'You will not only reap at this time, but you will also sow seeds that will produce a long-term, significant harvest that will last for years. Be thoughtful and deliberate in your planting.'
"'Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap' (Galatians 6:7)."
Deliberate Planting
I love this word! I believe we could be in the time of harvest, a time of reaping.
During times of reaping, we must remember to keep sowing, keep planting. As this word says, "Be thoughtful and deliberate in your planting." (Photo via Pxhere)
Deliberate is defined in Webster's 1828 Dictionary as "to weigh in the mind; to consider and examine the reasons for and against a measure; to estimate the weight or force of arguments, or the probable consequences of a measure, in order to a choice or decision; to pause and consider."
2 Corinthians 9:7 says, "So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."
A Significant, Long-Term Harvest
Remember, we can sow seeds that will produce long-term, significant harvest that will last for years.
When we sow our seeds, let's declare this word: "As I deliberately sow this seed, it will produce a significant, long-term harvest that will last for years."
"The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself." (Proverbs 11:25)
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." (Luke 6:38)
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Kim Potter
A New Thing Ministries
Email:Â Kim@anewthingministries.com
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Kim Potter is the author of Deeper Still, a 90-day devotional on a deeper relationship with God. She is also the founder of A New Thing Ministries, which sends a daily teaching to thousands of people all around the world. Her articles have appeared on The Elijah List, in Charisma Magazine, on Spirit Fuel, and on iBelieve.com. Kim's message is one of hope. She speaks to the hearts of those who have grown discouraged or disappointed by the circumstances of life to impart hope. To order her new book or receive her daily encouraging writings, visit her website at www.anewthingministries.com, or Books Archives – A New Thing Ministries.
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