I. An Indiscriminate Sower

God is always moving

He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:45

II. Types of soil

Hard ground - Seed bounces off (The Pharisees)

Rocky ground - Emotional response - No soil of character

Weedy ground - Choked by the cares of this world

Good soil - Hospitable to life

III. Tilling the soil - How to be hospitable to the life of God

Good ground can become bad ground if it is not cared for.

Disciplines:

Simplicity - What do I need to cut out of my life, my schedule?

Gratitude - Taking time to actively recall the ways we are grateful?

Community - the discipline of not going it alone

Generosity - Giving or our money, time, and gifts

Serving - Putting oneself in a position to serve others

Listening - Learning how to be present to others without an agenda

Some disciplines we choose, some disciplines choose us.

Reflection:

What are the disciplines God is inviting me into at this time?