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PLANTINGS

4/14/2011

 
Along with Spring sports come new plantings of multi-colored annuals around our home!  One of my favorites is a combination of alyssum and red begonias!  Although I don't often plant from seed, the tender little starts from our local nursery take root in the warming earth of the flower beds.  We water them, cultivate the soil around them and watch as they flourish into a snow white carpet with bold red focal points. What amazing beauty comes from the tiny little seeds and oh the joy of planting!  

It is a known fact that a seed kept in tact can lay dormant for long periods of time and still maintain it's ability to produce.  When provided with a nurturing environment of rich soil, sun-filled days and spring showers it too can flourish. But a seed that has been "disturbed" whether very old or freshly new can bring no fruit or flower.  
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Seeds are also used for things other than planting. Artwork and crafts of all kinds include seeds of various sizes, shapes and color fostering texture and originality .  Coach uses sunflower seeds to keep him awake when he drives long distances.  Popping them into his mouth,  he cracks open the salt-soaked shell to release the sweet seed inside. This activity plants alertness within him...yet another kind of "planting"!  

When sport competitions, tournaments, meets, matches etc. are planned, certain successful teams are "seeded" in opposing brackets to ensure that the competition is balanced.  Much like planting seeds in the ground to flourish and grow, this seeding process brings about the opportunity for best results, flourishing competition, and beautiful growth in the participating athletes.  

Just as we take pleasure in planting seeds that produce flowers and fruit, God takes joy in His children and calls us His "PLANTINGS".  He promises us long life, satisfaction, safety, along with heard and answered prayer...  

For my people will be as long-lived as trees, my chosen ones will have satisfaction in their work. They won't work and have nothing come of it, they won't have children snatched out from under them. For they themselves are PLANTINGS blessed by God, with their children and grandchildren likewise God-blessed. Before they call out, I'll answer. Before they've finished speaking, I'll have heard.  Isaiah 65.17 The Message  

As God's plantings, we grow into sturdy trees.  Trees that withstand the wind of change as it strengthens our branches.  Trees that thrive on the pounding rains nurturing beautiful green leaves of growth in God's Word.  And trees that rest gracefully in the hot sunshine of noon-day knowing that the shade of protection will be there for all who are nearby.  

They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of His splendor.  Isaiah 61:3b NIV  

                                  GREATNESS IS THE SEED PLANTED IN OUR DAILY DOING.  

Blessings...as you display God's splendor today!  

©2011 SPORTMOMS & MORE | 11964 Elemar - Portland, OR 97224

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    About the Author... 
    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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