Dry fields

 

We have had the most beautiful mornings lately,

but it is so very dry, especially for spring.  The

wheat is starting to head out and the corn is coming

up but without rain there won't be much of a crop.

I have been watering almost constantly, trying to

keep the garden and trees alive.  There are some

chances for rain over the next few days though,

so we are praying and hoping God sends us some

moisture soon.  There is one thing about farming

that is different from most other jobs, and that is

how totally dependent on God you are- He alone

makes it rain, makes the seeds grow, and brings

the harvest.  And since he is always good, we know

he will give us what we need- whether that

is a bumper crop or not!

 

As the rain and snow come down from heaven,

and do not return to it without watering the earth

and making it bud and flourish,

so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,

so is my word that goes out from my mouth:

It will not return to me empty,

but will accomplish what I desire

and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

Isaiah 55:10-11