Life Plan Devotion #136 [Sowing & Reaping, Day 1]

Hi, Everyone.
We're going to spend some time in II Corinthians chapter 9, and I'm very excited about it, because I know that being attentive to the Word of God will have an amazingly positive impact on your life, in all areas, and that, my friends, is true prosperity. :)
Today is my oldest child's 33rd birthday. Of course, I was just a baby when I had her. ;)  She is such a blessing to me. She loves and serves the Lord, and she's a wonderful mother, as well as an excellent public school teacher. There is no joy that compares to knowing that your children walk in the Light.
Please pray for those who have recently had surgery or are about to have surgery. Let's lift each other up in prayer today.

Life Plan Devotion #136 [Sowing & Reaping, Day 1]

II Corinthians 9:6 "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously" (NIV).

     There is a Kingdom principle of prosperity that not every believer understands. It is a principle that was more easily understood by past generations. The Kingdom principle that we will consider for a few days (at least) is that of "sowing and reaping."
     Why has the Kingdom principle of sowing and reaping been misunderstood? As always, the most important reason why a biblical principle is misunderstood is that the believer has not had that principle illumined by the Holy Spirit. It is of the utmost importance that you, dear reader, pray prior to reading God's Word, and specifically ask the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom and understanding.
     The second reason why this particular Kingdom principle, that of sowing and reaping, has been misunderstood is that, typically, we are far removed from the farming lifestyle. Just ask a child where bread comes from, or corn, and you'll probably get the answer, "the grocery store." We, who are older and somewhat wiser, know better. Perhaps we can learn more.
     We are going to spend a few days looking at giving, how it's tied to sowing and reaping, and the benefits of giving. We will look also at the type of giver that God desires each of us to be. I hope you will follow this mini-series, because the rewards may just be life-changing.

Proverbs 1:5
"Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance" (NIV).

What this has to do with weight loss: Those who are successful on their weight-loss journey are those who don't know it all, recognize that, and are willing to listen to those who know more, as well as take the time and effort to research and read. The truly smart person is the one who is willing to be vulnerable, to ask what may seem to some as a dumb question (even though the only dumb questions are the ones never asked). If you need guidance, ask for it. We are here to learn and then aid someone else.

Confession:
I learn something new every day, not only so that I can improve myself but so that I can help others on their journey.

Blessings,
Mary