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Planting and Tending Your Garden
SEED OF TRUTH
Read Ephesians 3:1-6.
Who does Paul say he is? According to verse 2, what has he been given? And for whom? What does Paul say about us in verse 6?
PLANT THE SEED
Quietly recite today's focus verse to yourself. Hide it in your heart and meditate on it throughout the day.
Ephesians 3:1
"For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles."
WATER THE SEED
First Corinthians 6:19-20 tells us that we, too, have been chosen for a purpose: "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." We may not be in prison literally, but we are bondservants of Christ Jesus (Romans 6:15-23). As you go about your day today meditating on the scripture above, continue to keep your "flesh" in chains and the Spirit free to do its will. Remember the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
BEAR THE FRUIT
Bondservant of Jesus Christ.
CLOSE IN PRAYER
Ask the Lord to bring to life all that has been planted in your heart today.
SEED OF TRUTH
Read Ephesians 3:1-6.
Who does Paul say he is? According to verse 2, what has he been given? And for whom? What does Paul say about us in verse 6?
PLANT THE SEED
Quietly recite today's focus verse to yourself. Hide it in your heart and meditate on it throughout the day.
Ephesians 3:1
"For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles."
WATER THE SEED
First Corinthians 6:19-20 tells us that we, too, have been chosen for a purpose: "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." We may not be in prison literally, but we are bondservants of Christ Jesus (Romans 6:15-23). As you go about your day today meditating on the scripture above, continue to keep your "flesh" in chains and the Spirit free to do its will. Remember the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
BEAR THE FRUIT
Bondservant of Jesus Christ.
CLOSE IN PRAYER
Ask the Lord to bring to life all that has been planted in your heart today.
Scripture
About this Plan
The Bible often uses seasons to illustrate God's work in us. This 40-day women's devotional from Thistlebend Ministries uses a garden as a metaphor for growing in Christ. Each day you will receive a "Seed of Truth" (Scripture) and directions on how to "Plant the Seed" (take it to heart) and "Water the Seed" (apply). Be excited! The Lord will grow a beautiful garden of His character in your heart, overflowing with the fullness of the Lord. Ideal for busy moms, single women, and college students.
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We would like to thank Thistlebend Ministries and author Laurie Aker for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: http://www.thistlebend.org/
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