LET THE SEED TAKE ROOT

Luke 8:5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it.  8 And other fell on good ground and sprang up, and bare fruit a hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

 Father, let Your wisdom not fall upon a rock; so what we hear we will receive and let it take root in our hearts, so we do not turn away.  Lord, give us a desire for the things of the Spirit, so we do not desire the material things that draw us into temptation.  Father, let Your seed bring forth fruit in us, so we will have an honest and good heart.  Lord, fill our hearts with the Spirit and keep Your hedge of protection around us, so the devil will flee.  Lord, help us water Your seed daily, with the Word, prayer, praise, and thanks.  So we will mature and not fall by the wayside and let not Your wisdom be taken from our hearts.  Father, let the power of the Spirit change us inside out so You can serve Your purpose in our lives, in Jesus name, Amen

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