I know that I changed the words to the song a little, but it's for a reason. When is the last time that you thought of your actions as being a part of a sequence of events, instead of simply being the events themselves. In other words, how often do you really stop and think about the domino effect that your actions are going to have?
I recently finished reading an excellent book written by Aubrey Johnson, called The Seed Principle. The premise of the book can be summed up in the opening statement:
"The Seed Principle is a down-to-earth guide for getting control of your life."
As the book continues, Johnson takes a long look at the parable of the sower (Luke 8:4-8). While we often use this parable to explain things from an evangelistic standpoint, Johnson goes on to explain how the principle of "sowing and reaping" is not isolated to evangelism. Sowing and reaping is a part of life, and likewise, part of the way we live our lives.
Understand that this principle is not a new one, nor is the revelation in thought completely original to Brother Johnson. Instead, this is a guiding principle that God has used, even from the beginning of time. Genesis opens with the creation account, and on the third day, when God creates vegetation, God spoke into existence the law of Bio-Genesis - that each will come forth after its own kind (Genesis 1:11-12; see also verses 21, 24-25).
This principle of sowing and reaping, and things coming "after their own kind" is not exclusive to biology. Every word we say, every action we take, plants a seed for our future. So what will your future look like? Rather, what are you making your future look like?
~Daniel Howell
*Over the next few weeks we'll explore this principle of sowing and reaping from the perspective of different groups of people - Teens, Young Adults, the Middle Agers, and the Golden Agers. Hope you'll check back each week for more practical discussion of these principles!
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