Daily Inspiration

Jesus said to his disciples: “Hear the parable of the sower. The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the Kingdom without understanding it, and the Evil One comes and steals away what was sown in his heart. The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy. But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately falls away. The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” -Matthew 13:18-23
 
Christ tells us we must hear and understand the Word to be rich soil. This is easier said than done, but this old maxim may be an encouragement. “You become that upon which you gaze.” We must focus our attention on God if we are to become fruitful.
 
Turn off the news, and turn on a righteous video or podcast. Put down the magazines and mindless books and pick up the Scriptures. Leave the worldly things to the world and train your thoughts on Our Lord. 
 
God gives us the free will to decide whether we are rocky ground, thorn and thistle, or fruitful soil. Choose wisely and bear Him fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.
 
Saint Anne & Saint Joachim, pray for us.
 
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Jesus, I trust in you!