Life on the Farm Day 7: Sunday Selah Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! (Psalm 34:3, ESV) As laborers for the “Lord of the harvest,” it is not only our responsibility but our pleasure to offer up praises to the One who has provided us with the ultimate provision: eternal life. God is not just the “Lord of the harvest”—He is the “Lord of our…
Life on the Farm Day 6: Summary For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, ESV) And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. (Genesis 1:29, ESV) Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord.…
Life on the Farm Day 5: Resting Season And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:9-11, ESV) In Iowa, a farmer’s resting season…
Life on the Farm Day 4: Harvest Time Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38, ESV) I have to admit, harvest is actually my least favorite season of farm life. It’s so busy. Ben works early mornings and late nights, and oftentimes I feel like a…
Life on the Farm Day 3: Growing Season Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. (James 5:7-8, ESV) If you know my husband, then you also know that…
Life on the Farm Day 2: Planting Season The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:6-7, ESV) In Iowa, planting season is in the months of April and May. It’s a very busy time, getting hundreds…
Life on the Farm Day 1: Our Farm Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:3-4, ESV) Growing up in New Jersey, the closest I ever came to farm life was picking blueberries or pulling weeds in our front yard. I believed all farmers wore overalls and drove small…
Living the Mom Life Day 7: Loose Hands Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. (Psalm 127:3, ESV) So often when you are raising toddlers and babies, in between changing a diaper and looking for a pacifier to soothe a screaming baby, someone will comment about how fast the time goes and to be sure you enjoy it. In that moment, as your hair…
Living the Mom Life Day 6: Help Them See You in Me And Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. There is none holy like the LORD: for there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God. (1 Samuel 2:1-2, ESV). Early on, Hannah shows us that she…
Living the Mom Life Day 5: A New Passion for Prayer Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7, ESV) A mom’s plate is usually a very full one. Your calendar is full of appointments, practices,…