John 15 - Includes FREE printable for your personal use
Have you ever noticed how much creation can speak to you about life? God, in His infinite wisdom, extends His nature into creation, as seen in Job 12:7-10. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty around you—like a breathtaking sunset, unfiltered and glorious, or the mesmerising power of the ocean’s depths. These natural wonders seem to shout, THERE IS A GOD! The intricate details of creation are carefully thought out and serve a purpose, just like the intricate details of our own lives.
With that in mind, let me briefly introduce myself...
Since I was young, I’ve always dreamed of having a farm. At the time, I didn’t connect it with God or my faith. I simply loved good food and wanted to enjoy fresh, organic produce without the interference of chemicals. Living in London, in a flat no less, meant my dream of farming was put on hold. That was, until last year—2019—when I had a lightbulb moment that changed everything: “Use what you’ve got.” That message dropped into my heart, and when I looked around, I realised I had been blessed with a balcony—a fairly decent-sized one, too. Up until then, it had been used for extra storage and drying laundry, but I suddenly saw its potential. It could be my mini garden, my first step toward that farm I dreamed of.
I began with tomatoes and peppers, and the revelations I received through gardening were profound. I had no idea how rewarding it would be—gardening became food for both my spirit and soul. My peppers didn’t fare too well last year, which broke my heart because I had grown attached to them. So, I shifted my focus to the tomatoes, nurturing them as best as I could. All my efforts paid off—just look at the results pictured above!
Fast forward to this year, and my little garden has grown. Now I’m cultivating tomatoes, scotch bonnets, bell peppers, onions, garlic, basil, and even aloe vera! Hard times, especially during the COVID-19 crisis with rising food costs, called for creative solutions, and I had to step up.
Through this journey of planting, feeding, pruning, and protecting my plants in preparation for the harvest, I’ve been constantly reminded of how much this mirrors what God does for us. It’s comforting to know that God is my Gardener. I am His responsibility, and it’s not by my own strength that I bear good fruit. Though we can’t always see the full picture, we trust that God is always working behind the scenes, with a divine purpose in mind—to fulfill His will. He’s constantly nurturing us for growth, preparing a harvest. All we have to do is abide in Him, and receive the tender care we need to flourish spiritually.
24 Declarations to Understand Your True Identity
Inspired by John 15
I am pruned by God's word.
I am pruned by my loving Father to bear good fruits in abundance.
I am God's responsibility, and He helps me to fulfil His will.
I live for God, and He gives me life; He is my Source.
I am living in the will of God, and His Word forms my identity.
My Father withholds no good thing from me. His goodness runs after me.
I am blessed because I hold onto His Word.
Holding onto God's Word, is holding onto God, so how can I be insufficient?
God's Word recreates my spirit.
Godly fruits cannot be mediocre, so my life cannot be mediocre.
I am in my Father's love. I am loved. I am filled with overflowing love. I am full.
I walk in love and reverence for God's commandments.
My joy is complete.
My God is my role model; I do what my Father does.
My life is for service, and that service is surrendered to God.
I have a friend in Jesus - He died and rose for me.
I am chosen, His treasured possession.
I am created for worship.
I will not internalise people's disapproval, hate and rejection towards me.
My Father's love strengthens me to overcome and persevere.
I have been chosen for God's glory, and the world cannot handle it.
My goal is Heaven, people-pleasing is not on my agenda.
As I hold onto His word, I am a child of Heaven.
Adonai has been with me from my beginning and from this day onward I will be with Him.
Amen. Selah.
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