“We plant the seed, but God gives the harvest.” This phrase is one I have been familiar with all of my life. As a farmer’s daughter, I am accustomed to hearing that there is much that is out of our control. Yet, while I have always been familiar with this idea, I’ll admit that this summer has brought it up more than usual.  We plan, we work, we organize, and we forecast, all in an effort to strive for excellence as farmers, business owners, or people just trying to live life. But these last few weeks and months have taken so many twists and turns, with factors that are completely out of our control. This is hard! This is humbling! This is frustrating! I am learning to become more flexible and to appreciate the gifts I have, but this lesson has come with some serious growing pains. Maybe you can relate? I am learning to a deeper level that I do not have control; I am holding on to my faith that God does. Therefore, this saying has taken on new meaning and perspective for me this summer, that “while we plant the seed, it is God who gives us the harvest.” |
