Planting Seeds of Faith

November has been a crazy month so far.  I have putting more effort into my studies while at the same time trying to put forth more effort towards God and my relationships with those around me.  Last weekend, I came across how poor my relationships are with some people- how they are very shallow and haven't grown.

How do relationships grow?

I figured, they have not grown because I have not been watering the seed for the relationships to grow.  Especially being in college, balancing time is the hardest thing to do.  So, I try to plan lunches, brunches, and coffee with people- but that's expensive when you're on the 9-meal plan.

I now know that even though you can't spend the time like you want to, or should, with other people; especially when it feels like they don't want to be friends with you (that usually isn't the case).  All you can do is do your best!

Focus on the relationships that are the most important to you, and you will see bigger changes in those relationships- but do not get stuck in your bubble, be willing to expand your friendship circle one person at a time.

For instance, the Disciples hanged about with Jesus and each other for a while, but once they saw that all they could gain together was gone, they expanded and made more friends.  And, through the grace of God- they witnessed their testimony of how Amazing their Lord is, changing lives person by person, day by day.

According to a preacher I saw once, the message was- "God saved you to save another person."  You never know who you have helped saved, or have at least planted a seed.

That is the duty of a Christian.  To not only Praise God, but work through Him to plant, water, and sow seeds.

The person you witness to has a choice when you plant a seed: to slightly bury it, or cast it away.

You cannot just shove a seed into the person, it is their choice whether they want the seed or not.  Who knows, maybe they prefer another person's seed.

The only thing you can do, when a person rejects your seed, is to live a Godly lifestyle.  I do not mean floating around the world like some kind of pansy, showing off how cool you are like God.

But, I mean praying before dinner, not cussing, trying to be a good friend, and most importantly- showing love and compassion to a person, is a Godly lifestyle.  You may be the only Bible a person may ever read, is some wise words I heard before.

Especially in my group of friends, most of them are not Christian.  I believe God has placed me in their lives for a reason, maybe just to plant seeds, or to help sow, and reap the seeds as well.

I still want to express love and compassion to those who are not my closest friends, and sure the relationships with these people may not be as strong.  But, I'm sure everything will get better with these relationships.  One can only pray, and live the way Jesus would.

"He is like a tree planted by water, 
that sends out its roots by the stream, 
and does not fear when heat comes, 
for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the year of drought,
for it does not cease to bear fruit.” 
Jeremiah 17: 8 

Have a blessed Thanks Giving,

<3 KM