"Many people will praise God because you obey the Good News of Christ...and because you freely share with them and with all others"- 2 Corinthians 9:13 (NCV).
"Influence often isn't noticed until it blossoms later in the garden of someone else's life. Our words and actions may land close to home, or they may be carried far and wide" (Pam Farrel). How many times have you blossomed and made a statement, then realized they were your mother's words, a friend's words or a teacher's words? Our words and actions are seeds we give to those we influence. As branches of the Vine, we produce fruit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). This fruit produces seed freely scattered into the garden of others. Your words and actions lead to blossoms of Godly praise on the lips of those you influence. God is creating a beautiful blossom-filled garden through the obedience of His children.
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