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An Abundance of Lettuce

Colossians 2:7 (NLT) - Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him.  Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

Back in the garden, I have an abundance of lettuce and am giving it away as fast as possible.  I can’t stand to see waste.  If you’re local, please be in touch and you’ll enjoy a big salad tonight.  I think every one of the thousand seeds in the Burpee packet grew into a head of Romaine.  Mixed greens too.  I am overflowing!

Let’s bring this back around to faith.  My abundance of lettuce is an example of the blessings that result from making God and His work the focus of my life.  I’m certainly not claiming super holy status; I am a work in progress who needs a fresh bit of grace every day.  However, I have experienced God’s loving presence and His hand in my life.  I am so blessed and excited that I can’t help but share!

That’s why I blog.  It’s why I teach.  I scatter seeds hoping they will multiply in your life as well so you can experience His blessing.  My love for  God is overflowing and I’m giving it away as best I can.

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So, I’ve applied this scripture to my life.  Now it’s your turn.  Ask God to reveal His message for your life.  As we’ve done the past few days, reread the verse slowly, several times if necessary, and see what comes to mind.  Talk to God about what it means.


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