Today is about roots, growing and building a Faith in the Master Gardener even when you can't see the evidence yet. When that tiny seed is put in the ground, it does not appear for some time because it is working on digging deep with its roots into the earth. It is seeking water and nutrients to allow the plant to break the earth and reach for the sun. If the soil is hard or rocky, the roots can't grow and the plant will be weak and maybe even die before it even reaches the surface. Your Faith is built on this exact model. You plant your heart in the Lord and you begin to seek out the water and nutrients that He gives from His love and His Word. But, if you are holding onto some rocks or your heart is hardened by unforgiveness, or distractions from the enemy, or a lack of repentance, you don't allow those new roots to grow and they become weakened by the weeds crowding around you that keep you from growing. But, if you prepare the soil, allow the water and nutrients to come, you will break ground and begin to bear fruit as you grow. All of this root development is not seen, it is only upon Faith that you begin to trust and grow. Is there anything breaking that connection to the life giving water and nutrients that the Master Gardener has for you? How can you build and grow your Faith even in the things unseen?

Planting seeds of Faith could be in every season, but remember we are in the spring season where new beginnings and new seeds are being planted. These new seeds might be a new gift or talent or even refining a new purpose or a purpose you never knew you had. The Master Gardener has guidance and suggestions for you as you step out to plant and grow this new seed. The three scriptures help to guide you through the process of planting seeds of faith in your heart. Each small act matters no matter how tiny, it moves you one tiny step closer to a harvest season. A man reaps what he(she) sows. Galatians 6:7-9 What are the suggestions to begin to see your seeds grow and produce fruit?

This lesson has a story found in Isaiah 35:1-2 where we see that even the flower blooms in the desert. This is the promise that God will make the new thing happen, and it will be Beautiful. 🌸🌺 The result is that they rejoiced, shouting with joy and singing in joy. This is a reminder that He is in control and He has an amazing and unexpected plan for your life and to bring you joy and singing in this new season. ♥️🩷♥️

Welcome to Week 2 - Spring 🌹🪻🌸🌺🌷🌻🌼 On the call today we covered a review of last week and a snapshot of the week ahead. This week is about new beginnings, seeing the joy and gratitude in small blessings, preparing the soil (this is a big one), pulling weeds (not today Satan!), trusting the expert, Master Gardener and asking Him for guidance and during it all finding the JOY. ♥️🌺♥️ The last day is a JOY lesson from Paul in prison and he shows us all that Joy can be found in every season, if we have eyes and hearts to see. He was thrilled and filled with joy that the Roman Guard chained to him found the Lord. We have great joy lessons coming from Paul. Please reach out in the comments on the community page and join us here next Sat if you want to be part of the live recording and share what touched you and please share any suggestions you might have to make the study better. ♥️ Have a GREAT week! 🪻🌷🌹

We are making some changes to both day 4 and day 6, so put the current ones aside and after reading day 5 about Joy, just be ready for week 2 where Spring arrives. I asked for your feedback and support with this DRAFT study and thank you so much Emily, it was so helpful. Day 5 is about looking for the promises we are given by the Master Gardener and in finding the joy in every season and it has some amazing examples from the Guidebook of solid promise's found in and for every season and how joy is with us no matter the season. Focus on preparing that dirt, finding joy, standing on the Promises and pulling out and removing any weeds that are blocking your way and just know that Spring is coming later today. Again, thank you all so much.