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Daily Devotion - Gal 6:7 - Sowing and Reaping Righteousness
Have you ever experienced sin popping up unwanted in your life? I think all of us have found ourselves in that spot. However, fewer things will change the way you deal with sin than understanding the principle of "Sowing and Reaping".
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7 NIV
As a gardener, I’ve learned that some of the good seeds I plant won’t sprout at all. Birds, squirrels and raccoons sometimes snatch them up before they take root. Other problems like the wrong amount of water, pests, or lack of freshness can impede their growth. It’s a hard fight to get the good seeds to grow in my garden.
Sowing and reaping in the garden is an art form. You must be on the defense against weeds, pests, diseases and bad weather. You also must work on offense, using fertilizer, sprays and trellises to give good seeds the best chance at growing.
The apostle Paul wrote honestly about his struggle with his sinful nature in Romans 7. He described it as a war within his heart and mind. Once saved, he truly longed to follow God with all his heart. However, his sinful nature continually messed up his plans.
Read Romans 7:21-23 NIV
Even when Paul wanted to obey God, it seemed as if his default setting was to be sinful. Like a garden will automatically reset to weeds if left untended.
Paul felt frustrated by this battle, knowing he couldn’t win the fight in his own strength or power. Sin seems to hold the upper hand since our sinful nature hates exposure.
Just as gardeners are ultimately subject to God’s work in making seeds sprout and sending the rain and sunshine, so are we ultimately subject to God’s work in rescuing us from sin. We can’t have completely problem-free gardens, just like we can’t have completely sin-free lives. To break out of the weary cycle of feeling frustrated, we must rely on God’s power instead of our own.
The Master Gardener will help you in both defensive and offensive strategies against sin. He will find you new ways to fight back against your sinful nature and choose the narrow path of obedience instead.
Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-gal-6-7-sowing-and-reaping-righteousness
Have you ever experienced sin popping up unwanted in your life? I think all of us have found ourselves in that spot. However, fewer things will change the way you deal with sin than understanding the principle of "Sowing and Reaping".
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7 NIV
As a gardener, I’ve learned that some of the good seeds I plant won’t sprout at all. Birds, squirrels and raccoons sometimes snatch them up before they take root. Other problems like the wrong amount of water, pests, or lack of freshness can impede their growth. It’s a hard fight to get the good seeds to grow in my garden.
Sowing and reaping in the garden is an art form. You must be on the defense against weeds, pests, diseases and bad weather. You also must work on offense, using fertilizer, sprays and trellises to give good seeds the best chance at growing.
The apostle Paul wrote honestly about his struggle with his sinful nature in Romans 7. He described it as a war within his heart and mind. Once saved, he truly longed to follow God with all his heart. However, his sinful nature continually messed up his plans.
Read Romans 7:21-23 NIV
Even when Paul wanted to obey God, it seemed as if his default setting was to be sinful. Like a garden will automatically reset to weeds if left untended.
Paul felt frustrated by this battle, knowing he couldn’t win the fight in his own strength or power. Sin seems to hold the upper hand since our sinful nature hates exposure.
Just as gardeners are ultimately subject to God’s work in making seeds sprout and sending the rain and sunshine, so are we ultimately subject to God’s work in rescuing us from sin. We can’t have completely problem-free gardens, just like we can’t have completely sin-free lives. To break out of the weary cycle of feeling frustrated, we must rely on God’s power instead of our own.
The Master Gardener will help you in both defensive and offensive strategies against sin. He will find you new ways to fight back against your sinful nature and choose the narrow path of obedience instead.
Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-gal-6-7-sowing-and-reaping-righteousness
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Have you ever experienced sin popping up unwanted in your life? I think all of us have found ourselves in that spot. However, fewer things will change the way you deal with sin than understanding the principle of "Sowing and Reaping".
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7 NIV
As a gardener, I’ve learned that some of the good seeds I plant won’t sprout at all. Birds, squirrels and raccoons sometimes snatch them up before they take root. Other problems like the wrong amount of water, pests, or lack of freshness can impede their growth. It’s a hard fight to get the good seeds to grow in my garden.
Sowing and reaping in the garden is an art form. You must be on the defense against weeds, pests, diseases and bad weather. You also must work on offense, using fertilizer, sprays and trellises to give good seeds the best chance at growing.
The apostle Paul wrote honestly about his struggle with his sinful nature in Romans 7. He described it as a war within his heart and mind. Once saved, he truly longed to follow God with all his heart. However, his sinful nature continually messed up his plans.
Read Romans 7:21-23 NIV
Even when Paul wanted to obey God, it seemed as if his default setting was to be sinful. Like a garden will automatically reset to weeds if left untended.
Paul felt frustrated by this battle, knowing he couldn’t win the fight in his own strength or power. Sin seems to hold the upper hand since our sinful nature hates exposure.
Just as gardeners are ultimately subject to God’s work in making seeds sprout and sending the rain and sunshine, so are we ultimately subject to God’s work in rescuing us from sin. We can’t have completely problem-free gardens, just like we can’t have completely sin-free lives. To break out of the weary cycle of feeling frustrated, we must rely on God’s power instead of our own.
The Master Gardener will help you in both defensive and offensive strategies against sin. He will find you new ways to fight back against your sinful nature and choose the narrow path of obedience instead.
Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-gal-6-7-sowing-and-reaping-righteousness
Have you ever experienced sin popping up unwanted in your life? I think all of us have found ourselves in that spot. However, fewer things will change the way you deal with sin than understanding the principle of "Sowing and Reaping".
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7 NIV
As a gardener, I’ve learned that some of the good seeds I plant won’t sprout at all. Birds, squirrels and raccoons sometimes snatch them up before they take root. Other problems like the wrong amount of water, pests, or lack of freshness can impede their growth. It’s a hard fight to get the good seeds to grow in my garden.
Sowing and reaping in the garden is an art form. You must be on the defense against weeds, pests, diseases and bad weather. You also must work on offense, using fertilizer, sprays and trellises to give good seeds the best chance at growing.
The apostle Paul wrote honestly about his struggle with his sinful nature in Romans 7. He described it as a war within his heart and mind. Once saved, he truly longed to follow God with all his heart. However, his sinful nature continually messed up his plans.
Read Romans 7:21-23 NIV
Even when Paul wanted to obey God, it seemed as if his default setting was to be sinful. Like a garden will automatically reset to weeds if left untended.
Paul felt frustrated by this battle, knowing he couldn’t win the fight in his own strength or power. Sin seems to hold the upper hand since our sinful nature hates exposure.
Just as gardeners are ultimately subject to God’s work in making seeds sprout and sending the rain and sunshine, so are we ultimately subject to God’s work in rescuing us from sin. We can’t have completely problem-free gardens, just like we can’t have completely sin-free lives. To break out of the weary cycle of feeling frustrated, we must rely on God’s power instead of our own.
The Master Gardener will help you in both defensive and offensive strategies against sin. He will find you new ways to fight back against your sinful nature and choose the narrow path of obedience instead.
Read the full devotion at https://devotableapp.com/daily-devotion-gal-6-7-sowing-and-reaping-righteousness