United States Conference of Secular institutes

USCSI REFLECTIONS

Matthew 13:18-23

We are all sowers of seed. By our attitudes, our beliefs, our actions we sow seeds of encouragement, joy and reconciliation – but some seeds contribute to cycles of discouragement, anger, violence, abuse, and injustice. Discipleship, however, calls us to be careful and deliberate “sowers” of a harvest far greater and lasting than our own interests and profit. Christ calls us to be sowers of his Word in every situation and relationship, especially when such “sowing” yields a harvest that benefits others far more than ourselves. Wherever you find yourself today, plant a seed of hope and possibility – and watch it grow