May 22, 2013

falling to the ground

John 12:24 “I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” (NIV)*

maple seeds hanging in pine tree (photo by patty perkins)

if i let go the branch

fall to the ground below,

let my will be buried there–

none of me to show.

…..

if i forsake my way

turn to him instead,

would one seed really multiply–

if i but his path tread?

…..

by patty perkins

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A seed has to die before it can reproduce into many seeds. Holding on to this life by refusing to fall to the ground will cause the life cycle of the seed to stop.

Sometimes it’s difficult to let go of the branch and fall to the ground. We might like hanging in a pine tree with all the other maple seeds! It takes faith to let go.

Jesus set the example. He followed his father’s will by dying on a cross. His one seed planted brought life to many.

We don’t have to die on a cross! But, we do have the daily choice to let the seeds of our will fall to the ground and be planted. To live God’s way and let the seeds reproduce. Let one become many.

About Patty Perkins

I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word. View all posts by Patty Perkins

This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 at 8:36 pm and tagged with Buried, Christian Poetry, Devotional, God's Will, John 12, Reproduce, seeds, The One Year Bible and posted in Devotional. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

6 responses to “falling to the ground”

melodylowes
May 22nd, 2013 at 11:51 pm

‘…let my will be buried there…’ A lofty goal for us all, indeed! 🙂

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- Patty Perkins
  May 23rd, 2013 at 7:48 am
  
  Yes…and it’s a daily thing. Appreciate you!
  
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greenlightlady
May 24th, 2013 at 12:05 am

Patty, this is a lovely contemplative poem. It has me pondering what parts of me are still unburied?

Blessings ~ Wendy

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- Patty Perkins
  May 24th, 2013 at 7:24 am
  
  Thank you so much! Pondering along with you…
  
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The Lily and The Marrow
May 24th, 2013 at 10:06 am

I am learning that as I submit more and more to His will, He is teaching me to be truly me – the me He would have me be – it is such a beautiful thing indeed!
Blessings
-Jen

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- Patty Perkins
  May 24th, 2013 at 3:59 pm
  
  Ahhh…love that. There is true freedom in following him…the one who knows us best. Appreciate your visit to my blog!
  
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