Message from a Seed and Two Farmers

Lately I have been working VERY hard around the house to clean out miscellaneous items that I don't need, want or use. Each week I have focused on one room and completely tore that room up - as I sorted, trashed, organized. (Now my garage is full of stuff for consignment sales, donations, garage sales or to go to friends/family).

The other day was the day to tackle my closet and dresser. I enjoyed reminiscing as I stumbled across things I have tucked in my drawers or jewelry box over the years. The kids baby teeth, notes, locks of baby hair, pictures, cards and more. I had forgotten that I had a necklace that use to belong to my Grandma Bailey. On first glance it doesn't appear to have much value...but I know it holds GREAT value, to those that know the story...

It's a tiny little clear ball with a mustard seed inside it. Grandma was a woman of amazing faith, strength and perseverance. She loved the verse Matthew 17:20 "He replied, 'Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

I needed this reminder!!!!

Today as I cleaned, I popped in a rented movie for the kids to watch. I rented this the same day that I found the necklace. The movie is called "Facing the Giants". I rented it because it was #1) PG #2) sounded like it was about overcoming #3) the kids needed something to do. I realized today that this was actually a movie produced by a Christian studio...it was very obvious as they openly discussed The Bible, God's plans and faith (not something you would EVER seen in a theatre movie). The story was simple, acting not so great and very predictable plot - but it had our attention. It was refreshing to hear a father quote scripture to his son to help life him up. A coach teaching kids to play with heart and character. Some good quotes in this movie...

"Your attitude is like the aroma of your heart. If your attitude stinks, it means your heart's not right."

"Your actions will always follow your beliefs."

"You're not doing anybody any favors by sitting on the fence. Determine which side you want to be on and stay on it."

"You can't judge your father by his actions and yourself by your intentions. It just doesn't work that way."

But the message I heard the loudest was during a scene when two characters discussed how prayer didn't seem to be working. One man tells the other a story.

There are two farmers, both are praying for rain.

The first farmer prays and prays - while the second farmer prays and then goes out to prepare his fields. The man telling the story says,

'Both farmers pray for rain but only one prepares to receive it!

Which farmer has more faith?

Which one are you?'

He WILL send the rain...you can count on that. It's time to prepare to receive it.

I get it!!! God is speaking to me & I am listening...first the mustard seed, as a message to have faith. Then He tells me to get ready, He is going to provide blessings...the rain IS coming, I have to prepare to receive it!!!

Okay - now I have a whole new to do list! Very exciting!!!!

Some days are just good!!!