What you sow matters

Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

In a village in Uganda, a man with almost nothing decided to plant an orange orchard. His wife had encouraged him. For years, they saw no harvest, only small, slowly growing shoots. Yet they didn't give up. They trusted: today I sow, tomorrow God will provide the fruit. Eventually, an entire plantation grew from the faith and patience of the man and his wife.

Our lives often seem to revolve around results: numbers, achievements, likes, and compliments. But God sees things differently. He doesn't ask us to finish everything right away, but to sow faithfully — a kind word, a prayer, a small act of love.

What you sow today may not be seen for years to come. Yet, you can trust that God is using your small beginnings to bring forth fruit. Taking a break helps you see and appreciate that process, without forcing it.