24/08/2023
The beauty of reflections! While walking by the lake one morning, I took this picture, not noticing at the time that it reminded me just how important it is to reflect upon our lives All last season, we discussed the parable of the sower and the seed. We even summed up the entire parable in our Season Finale, "Reflections in the Mirror." So, if you missed it, check it out here: https://raisinggodlywomen.buzzsprout.com/1792483/10767017-season-one-finale-reflections-in-the-mirror!
Just like it was important to take time to reflect on our season, I've found it's also important to my spiritual walk to reflect on the condition of my heart, because it determines the course of my walk with God. So, every year, I like to tend to the seeds God has planted in the soil of my heart, by looking back over what He's taught me, what I've learned, where I am in the growth process, what adjustments I need to make, and what, if any, seeds are ready for harvest. The last few years I've been using the same devotional that highlights various traits and the state of my soul when it comes to those traits. Each year I find it interesting to see where I was, whether or not I've taken steps forward, taken steps backwards, or not taking any steps at all. This is especially helpful this year as we prepare to launch into our episodes on the armor of God.
And on that note, I leave you with this something to ponder: If we don't know where the seeds of God's Word is falling in the soil of our heart, how will we know what armor pieces we do or don't have on?