April 22, 2025
Daily Devotion:
"Steadfast Heart"
Luke 8:15
New Living Translation
15 And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.
Even the best vision for growth can be wasted when planted in the wrong soil. If you plant yourself among those who don't understand or respect your desire to grow up into a life that matters, you may give up on growing.
If you're in an environment that's too superficial to have any roots in what matters, eventually you'll give upon growing. If you plant yourself among those who pursue consumerism and meaningless pleasure, you'll stop growing and just give up.
Your seed must be planted in good soil, with those who are growing as well and are committed to your growth; a place where you can be rooted and grounded in love among those who are pursuing freedom away from the lures of superficial living. Simply wanting to grow is not enough: good soil is everything.
