Many farmers no longer plow their fields before planting. Special equipment is used to plant seeds directly into fields without turning over the soil. No-till farming is becoming more and more popular, because it decreases soil erosion and increases water retention while saving time and fuel. The main disadvantage of this method is that it uses more chemicals for weed control.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could also figure out a way to have undisturbed, no-till lives? Turmoil erodes self-confidence and saps energy. We would prefer to grow without suffering.
Yet, unplowed lives are easily taken over by weeds of worldly diversions. We try to promote growth through more and more artificial additives, but eventually realize it is fruitless.
“You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.” (James 1:2-4 MSG)
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