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May be an image of text that says 'Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives strength to the weary, And to the one who lacks might He increases power. Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:28-31'

Vincent T Mercer writes: Breaking Hard Ground Imagine yourself as a farmer, and your life is a vast field. You sow seeds on soil sparingly, and these seeds represent your intentions, choices, and actions.

Hosea uses a similar analogy in Hosea 10:12 to describe God’s people. Israel had sown seeds of sin and unrighteousness, causing the soil of their hearts to become unreceptive to God’s commands. And right as God’s people were about to reap a harvest of God’s judgment, the prophet Hosea spoke with urgency:
“Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the LORD until he comes and showers his righteousness on you.”
Hosea 10:12
Just as a farmer reaps far more than they sow, our God promises that we, too, will reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7-9). But, this verse also shows us it’s not enough to sow righteousness. We must also break up the uncultivated ground (Hosea 10:12).
Our hearts become like idle ground when we allow it to grow hard and stubborn—resisting God’s Word and work in our lives. But God wants His people to prepare the soil of their hearts to receive the seed of His Word by seeking Him. Seeking the Lord is like the early rain in farming season; it’s that essential ingredient that softens the soil and readies it for growth.
Don’t wait. Seek Him eagerly and expectantly today. Meditate on Hosea 10:12; let it move you to examine your own life: Are you sowing seeds of righteousness and reaping the fruit of unfailing love?
It is never too late to seek the Lord—turn your heart to the One who promises to shower His abundant mercy and grace upon you.
Be Encouraged!
Shalom!
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May be an image of text that says 'Read This In Silence am healed. Thank you for carrying the cross I could never carry. By your wounds By your sacrifice, I'm redeemed. By your love, I'm forgiven. By your grace, I'm saved. By your guidance, I'm found. In your mercy, find strength. In your light, find clarity. In your Word, find the way. ম 1 love You, Jesus, All the glory be to You, my Lord, my King, my eternal love. If You Love The One Who Died On The Cross To Save Our Souls, A Big Amen.'
 

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