Try as I might, I’ve never been great at keeping houseplants alive. It’s a humbling reminder that growth is delicate and ultimately out of my control. The same is true in life and faith. We can plant seeds of kindness, speak words of truth, and water with prayer, but only God can make those seeds grow. What a freeing truth that is! It means we don’t have to carry the pressure of results or outcomes. Our job isn’t to force growth, it’s to be faithful in the planting. Sometimes we don’t see the harvest right away, and that’s okay. Growth often happens in hidden places, beneath the surface where God is quietly at work. Maybe you’ve prayed for someone for years or poured into a situation that seems unchanged. Whatever it is, don’t lose hope. God sees every seed, every drop of water, and every act of obedience. He’s the one who brings life in His perfect timing. When we let go of control and trust Him with the harvest, peace takes root where striving once lived. He’s the Gardener, and He never fails to make things grow.
