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As part of our reflection the story was told of 'John', a young man whose bad experiences led him to embracing a racist ideology. A change came into his life when his friend Jill invited him to attend her church. Seeds of hatred gradually began to be replaced by seeds of faith. One of the images given us by Jesus is that the 'Word' is a 'Seed'. By inviting others to worship with you there is a chance that seeds may also be sown in their lives.
1. Pray that God will open doors of opportunity for inviting others to share in the life of our Church.
Mention was also made of the fact that seeds grow at their own pace. The Kingdom of God, as Bob Dylan sang, is 'A Slow Train Coming'. But it is coming, as a comparison between life in our day compared to that of previous centuries seems to show. We should remember to thank God for those who sowed the seeds of the Kingdom in our past, seeds that have led us to where we are today.
2. Who were the people who sowed seeds of faith in your own life? Thank God for them.
We are called to carry on sowing! Not only as a Church community, but also to nurture our own spiritual growth. "Be Patient. God hasn't finished with you yet!"
3. Ask God to show you areas in your own life where spiritual growth is needed.
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Thank you for setting this up. I am new to the computer world but this gives me a chance to reflect on the sermon and to take time out of a day to be thankful for the seeds of faith that have been planted in me by all the former pastors and people of our church. Love, Lynn Smith
ReplyDeleteThis blog is a wonderful thing. So often I have to miss church and church functions because of work, and although I am connected to the church in my mind and heart, this blog will help me to stay connected in cyberspace.
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