Good Seed

He that soweth to the Spirit

shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting (Gal.6, 8)

The seed that we planted, the seed of repentance, seed of humility, seed of our lamentation and prayers for help, will germinate and bring it’s fruit, unknowingly to ourselves; not when we desire that, but at the time of God. We might be getting exhausted on our path, despondent and getting down in spirit, our tired eyes are searching for Lord to come, and we will see the light that will shine and disperse the darkness of the longest night. As it is un-doubtful that sun will rise every morning, likewise the sun of truth will rise over us, that will defeat every evil and our Lord will deliver us, who call upon Him .”Be ye also patient; establish your hearts” (Jam.5, 8), harvest of eternal life will come, and every seed will be accounted for that was sowed in the Spirit of Christ for His glory.

(Translated by Tatiana Rozzell from “Every Day is a Gift from God. Diaries of an Orthodox Priest”, author unknown)