“Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” (John 12:24)

What does a farmer do when he’s got a barren field that’s producing no income? He doesn’t complain about it. He doesn’t even often pray about it! He just goes out and starts planting some seed, because nothing is going to happen until he plants the seed. He can pray all he wants, but it’s not going to produce fruit. He’s got to plant some seed.

Some of you think you’re waiting on God. You think you’re waiting on God for that job. You think you’re waiting on God for a husband. You think you’re waiting on God for the windfall. God says, “You think you’re waiting on me? I’m waiting on you! I’m waiting for you to plant a seed.”

Everything in life starts as a seed — a relationship, a marriage, a business, a church. And nothing happens until the seed is planted. Why does God require us to plant a seed? Because planting is an act of faith. You take what you’ve got, and you give it away. That takes an act of faith! And it brings glory to God.

Jesus described this principle of sowing and reaping when he was trying to explain why he came to Earth to die on the cross. In John 12:24 Jesus said, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds” (NIV). Jesus was saying, “Millions of people will be saved and go to Heaven because of my death and Resurrection. I’m going to plant a seed, and the seed is going to be my life.”

Here’s the principle of sowing and reaping: Whenever you have a need, you plant a seed. Whatever it is you need — more time, more energy, more money, more support, more relationships, more wisdom,  just plant a seed. If you need more time, give more time to your kids. If you need more money, give it away to someone who needs it. If you need more wisdom, share what wisdom you have with others. Give yourself away!

It may not make sense to you to give away something that you need more of, but that is exactly the kind of attitude that God wants to bless and that will produce fruit in your life. When you have a need, don’t gripe about it, don’t wish about it, and you don’t even have to pray about it,  just plant a seed.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I thank you for the miracle of seeds, everything that is alive started out as seeds. I praise you for the miracle of life which you bring forth from the seeds we plant. Please bless the seeds that we plant, seeds of hope, seeds of love and especially the seeds that we plant about trusting You Lord. I thank you for giving me the heart and desire to be a sower of seeds… please continue to bless this ministry and the precious souls that you reach through it.

I am truley amazed Lord that what started out as a seed to start this ministry has blossomed into nearly 3000 views each day from over 30 countries. You are so good God. Thank you for loving each and everyone of us…in your glorious name Amen.

Invitation

Considder each and everyone of these devotions as a seed that has been sown. As you read along, Gods scriptures are being planted in your heart like seeds. I have the confidence and the faith that a harvest is being sown and that the miracle of these seeds will continue to multiply.  One seed can produce tens of thousands of trees over time.. the next time you hold a seed, know you are holding a miracle from God in your hand.

If you are seperated from God, I pray that you come to know Jesus or come back to Jesus today.  Click Here to learn how.

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

“For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth;” (Job 19:25)

“Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.” (Hebrews 7:25)

In the midst of Job’s pain, God is using Job more than he could ever imagine.

Job thought God was punishing him. It wasn’t God punishing Job, it was satan, the enemy. You have an enemy of your soul as well. The enemy wants you to blame God for things that he or his minions, or the world, or a demon influenced friend has done. Ask yourself right now… Is there anything I am blaming God for that someone else might have done? Maybe a loved one taken by a DUI driver. That was not God! Pain caused by a drug addict’s robbery, That wasn’t God. Maybe other places?

Job thought God was hurting him when it was the enemy. As a matter of fact, when the enemy was attacking, God was protecting Job and told the enemy he could NOT take Job’s life. May God reveal any other places where we harbor any sort of resentment or blame on the God who has been protecting us the whole time. An accident? A tragedy? No doubt somehow these things could have always been worse. Often I am sure we have a temporary setback for our greater good. Like we get stuck in a traffic jam, because a few miles up, there was a accident we would have been a part of. So many believers reported on 9/11 they stayed home that day. Please dont get me wrong, I am not saying those that were killed were not believers. I am saying many believers were not in the buildings or in the air who normally would have been. My very own wife was a flight stewardess for American Airlines. Living in DC her scheduled flight was the plane that het the Pentagon. Person after person including my wife said, ‘something led them’. They took a day off or something had them out of the office half an hour before it happened. Know this, that when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and your Savior, you became in covenant with a God who is faithful and gracious and merciful and loving, who neither slumbers nor sleeps and will give His angels an assignment of being with you and protecting you.

(Psalm 91:9-16)

9 If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, 10 no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. 11 For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. 12 They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.13 You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet! 14 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. 15 When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them. 16 I will reward them with a long lifeand give them my salvation.

In the midst of the sufferings of Job, Job focused on the One thing or One being that mattered and could change things. It wasn’t himself. It was Jesus, My Redeemer. In the midst of your trials go to Jesus, your redeemer, who lives forever to hear from you, who wants to forgive you.

In the midst of our sufferings, we should focus on the One thing or One being that matters and could change things. Jesus.

Prayer

Dear Lord, Many times we forget to say thank you for all the blessings and we often blame you for things you didn’t do. God, thank you for being good to us. God, thank you for being good to me. I am sorry for blaming you for accidents or tragedies or the betrayal of others. Thank You for protecting me from so many things, many of which I won’t even know about, until we arrive in heaven. Thank You for Your mercies and forgiveness which are new every morning. Thank You for your angels protecting us. May they continue to protect each of our loved ones. In the Name of Jesus, Amen

Invitation,

If you are living outside of Gods devine love and protection, please considder that the enemy has you right where he wants you, Separated from God. If you would like to learn more about what it means, and how to accept salvation through Jesus Christ please Click Here

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

“If others are partakers of this right over you, are we not even more? Nevertheless we have not used this right, but endure all things lest we hinder the gospel of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 9:12 )

Paul had given up everything for the sake of the Gospel. He had been imprisoned, beaten, shipwrecked and snake-bit, but he still remained steadfast in declaring Christ crucified. Even in his letter to the church of Corinth, we see a man who is willing to continue the race even if all support falls out from underneath him. How could he do this? Simple. He knew the God He served.

When we step out in obedience to God, we don’t always know what may happen next. He may lead us to share the Gospel with someone even though we don’t know how they will respond. Sometimes, we may give to our church while not knowing how it will affect our budget for the week. Whatever the situation, there is one unchanging element – God. He is still the same God who provided for Paul despite the lack of those who gave. He’s still the same God who protected Paul while adrift at sea. He is the same God who gave His own Son to die for our sins in the ultimate act of love. My friend, because He is God, we can step out in faith and experience a life like no other. Because He is God we have the freedom to serve Him with all our hearts.

When we give our lives to God, only then do we discover maximum freedom. 🙂

Prayer

Heavenly father, Thank You for all that You have done for me. Thank You for Jesus and the gift of salvation. Lord, because of that gift, I am now free to serve You with all my heart and soul. Remove the fear and doubt in my mind. Help me to give all of my life to You and use me for the work of Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Invitation

Experience freedom in Jesus.. Click Here to find out more.

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

“But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you.” (Acts 26:16)

How else could you explain the Apostle Paul’s dramatic change outside of the supernatural? You simply cannot. How could you explain your personal change outside of the supernatural? Likewise, you cannot. Your story is a powerful witness to the grace of God. Your ‘God’ story could be the very thing that leads someone to make a decision for Jesus. Have you thought about your story? Have you thought about how you would communicate it to someone else? If not, you should.

Take a few minutes and think. Who were you before you met Jesus? Who are you now? What have you seen God do with your life? Paul recognized the power of his ‘God’ story to lead others to Jesus. How are you using your story to be a witness for Jesus? No matter who you are, you can and should share your ‘God’ story.

Prayer

Dear God,

I love You. Thank You for saving me from my sins. Thank You for my ‘God’ story. Please give me the courage to share it with others. Please forgive me for the times when I should have but did not. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Invitation

If you would like to know more about a peraonal relationship with Jesus Christ, Click Here and soon you will have your own story to share about how God changed your life..

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

The battle we face as Christians is real, and it is often very difficult. We also see in Scripture that spiritual battles is most often fought in our own minds. In the verses above, notice the words used to describe the battle. He uses words like “argument”, “knowledge”, “thought” and “imaginations”. This is why studying the Bible is so important. The more we know God’s Word, the more we are equipped to respond correctly. We can often see this really well in those moments we are corrected.

The moment we are corrected over something our mind instantly leaps to our defense. Rather than honestly considering the circumstance being presented, we usually respond by either explaining why it’s not our fault, making an excuse for why it’s OK, or we simply point out what is wrong with the person correcting us. This is the same tactic Adam and Eve used in the garden, and is something we need to guard our minds against. Instead of responding in the flesh, we can take a moment, pray and respond rightly.

Law Enforcement and Military personell take time to train for various situations they may encounter in the field. So schedule time to get in Gods word so that you can bettter prepare how to handle spiritual battles take place in our minds.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Thank You for giving me Your Word so that I am better able to know how to live. Fill me with the Holy Spirit so that I can respond in love at all times. Guard my mind against the powers of the enemy, and help me to think on godly things. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Invitation

Jesus loves you and cares for you. He can and will help you in these situations. Take a moment to considder asking for His help and make a commitment to study His word. Its as easy as saying this in prayer, (Jesus I wish to know you, i believe You died on the cross for atonement for my sins. Please come into my life and help me. I put my faith and trust in you..)  if you prayed this prayer, welcome to a brand new life, and a new family. Please take a moment to contact me at: roblavallee@gmail.com

Rob Lavallee

“Striving to share what Jesus died to say”

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him…” (2 Chronicles 16:9)

God has eyes?  Well, according to this verse He does.  And what does He do with them?   He looks.  Looks for what, you might ask.  Is He looking for me to make a mistake?  No, He looks for those who love Him and whose heart is towards Him. He looks for those He can pour out His blessings on.

Our Heavenly Father is a good God Who loves us and wants to bless us.  However, He can only do this when our hearts are right.  If our hearts are full of pride, fear, hurt, it’s hard for God to pour out His blessing.  Someone who is keeping his heart right before Him or as this verse says, whose heart is loyal to Him, He can bless abundantly.

That’s the kind of heart I want and I endeavor to have.  How about you?  Make that decision today to have a pure heart because Jesus said in  Matthew 5:8 (NKJV) “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”.

Do you want God to see you, and do you want to see God? Then keep a right heart. When you mess up ‘fess up.  Don’t let it sit there for days and week and months. Make a decision to keep your life pure before your Father who loves you and is looking out for you.  Never let pride or hurts hold you back. Look deep within today. Talk to God.  Let Him know when it hurts or when it’s difficult.  He knows, yet, Jesus said to ask Him and talk to Him.  So no matter what’s going on today or what someone has done to you today, LET IT GO AND LET GOD!

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Today I look within.  I look at my heart and I’m going to be truthful.  I’m not going to cover it up and say, well, that’s just me.  No, I want a heart that You God my Father can bless.  So today, I start a new a day in a new way. Thank you for loving and caring for me Lord. I ask for the strenght to break strongholds in my life. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Invitation

God is seeking in you, He wishes to have a personal relationship with you. If you have never experienced His love, please considder it today. I promise that it is the greatest deciaion you will ever make.  Click Here to discover how.

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

“And the LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the LORD your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them.” (Deuteronomy 28:13)

When our Heavenly Father states that He wants us to be the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath, I believe Him.  How about you?  You see these things from the Word of God cannot be real to us until we believe them and say them about ourselves.

In (Rom.10:9-10) it shows us how to be saved, and this works the same with everything in our lives.  We need to confess the Word and believe it, for it to manifest in our lives.  Too many people just want it to fall on them like ripe cherries off of a tree, but anything good in life must be worked on.

I have always been amazed how God didn’t make the nuts just fall for the squirrels, and how the ants store up for winter so they will have plenty to survive.  In fact all of creation has to work to get by in life and we to have to work the Word if we are going to reap the harvest of it.

Let’s not be lazy or be fooled into thinking that whatever will be, will be.  No this verse says that for us to be the head and not the tail and above only and not beneath, we need to heed the commandments of the Lord and observe them.  Well the commandment that Jesus gave us is to love God and to love people and if we do these two things we will fulfill all the rest.

So today, obey the voice of the Lord and speak over yourself what He says about you.  If He calls you the head, then the head you are.  And if he calls you above, then start living above.  Remember, God cannot lie, so if He said it, then I need to believe it and say it and watch it come to pass in my life.

Heavenly Father, Today, I declare that I am the head and not the tail, that I am above only and not beneath. This what You Lord says about me throught Your word. I love You and praise You in all things Lord. You know my prayers. Thank You for making me the way I am. In Your precious name Jesus, Amen!

Invitation

If you dont know Jesus personally, never accepted His gift of eternal life or need to recommit. Please consider what He offers. Click Here to learn what it means and a prayer to ask Jesus to give you everlasting life..

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

Interested in supporting this ministry to further the reach of this ministry?  We can be reached at: P.O. Box 57284, Tucson, AZ 85732

“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14)

God is looking for a separate people, a people set apart unto Himself, a special people who will not get all caught up in the things of this world, but will be a treasure unto Him.  In this verse we see God talking to us and not to the evil ones in the world.  He is saying that “If my people”, that’s me and you.  We are the people of God and if we, the people of God, are doing things that are not pleasing to Him, then we need to change some stuff or we’re not going to see healing in our land.

If you read the book of Daniel, when he came to pray to God, He didn’t say that it is everybody else’s fault.  He said we have sinned.  He included himself in the sins of the nation, and here God is telling us to do the same thing.  Look again at what it says. “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land”.

God is looking for not a perfect people, but ones that would humble themselves, pray, seek Him and turn from their wicked ways.  The amazing thing is that if we would do this, God will bring healing to our land.  So this verse shows us that we are responsible for what’s going on in the world. We need to do our part and if we do, God will do the rest.

So today, let’s take a few minutes and ask God, our dear Father, to show us things in our lives that He wants us to change.  Let’s be open to the voice of the Holy Spirit within us and make a decision to walk in His ways.  Not only will it bless us but it will bless a lost and hurting world.

Heavenly Father, through Your Holy Spirit, reveal to me the things that are hindering me from being a blessing to this world.  I want to be able to reach even further with this website so that We can help the hurting, share Your word and introduce them to You. In Jesus Precious name, Amen

Invitation

If you dont know Jesus personally, never accepted His gift of eternal life or need to recommit. Please consider what He offers. Click Hereto learn what it means and a prayer to ask Jesus to give you everlasting life..

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

Interested in supporting this ministry to further the reach of this ministry?  We can be reached at: P.O. Box 57284, Tucson, AZ 85732

“Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise:” (Hebrews 10:35-36)

Many times we can feel like hanging it all up.  You know, when we say things like, is this really ever going to happen?  Will  healing ever take place?  I’ve been praying for a spouse for so long, and it just seems like I’m getting older and older.

In this verse, it says, “DON’T GIVE UP”.  It’s not always easy, but I’ll tell you this, it is rewarding.  Remember that God is always doing a work in us and around us.  He is bringing situations together, and when it involves others, He’s got to get everything all lined up, and He is the only One Who knows how that all works.

God is developing us into the image of His dear Son, so when it takes a little longer then we would like, hold on.  Let God, your loving Father, take the reins of your life and you’ll see how it will all work out for the best.

The journey at times may seem bumpy or even scary, but know that God made the train and He sure knows how to drive it.  The last part of this verse states that we need endurance.   We know that, but we don’t want to wait for it.  Yet, if we will hold on and are patient, and do His will, it says that we will receive the promise.  So today, get your eyes on Him.  Make Him the most important person in your life, and at the right time, things will happen and you’ll say, “Man, I’m glad I waited”.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I choose today, to do it Your way, and not my way.  I choose to wait on You, and I know that You always have my best interest in mind.  I know that You will make it all work for Your good and mine. Thank you for loving me. In Jesus name Amen.

Invitation

If you dont know Jesus personally, never accepted His gift of eternal life or need to recommit. Please consider what He offers.Click Here to learn what it means and pray a prayer I wrote.

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

Interested in supporting this ministry to further the reach of this ministry?  We can be reached at: P.O. Box 57284, Tucson, AZ 85732

The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; so he shall open, and no one shall shut; and he shall shut, and no one shall open.” (Isaiah 22.22)

Our Lord Jesus, is the One who can open doors for us and also close doors for us. What a comfort to know this.  Many times I come to a place of prayer, and I don’t know what to do, what decision to make.  I pray this prayer.  “Heavenly Father, You said that You would open doors for me and also close doors for me.  I have this decision to make, and I’m not sure what to do, but my trust is in You.  I am believing that you will open this door if it’s Your will, and also shut this door if it’s not Your will. I thank you for this in Jesus Name”.

In a prayer like this, we put our complete trust in the will of God, which is always the best.  Now, in saying that, we have to accept what God knows is best for us, and that might not always be what we want.  We might want what we just prayed about, but God knows the future and He only wants what He knows will be a blessing for you. It’s not always easy, that’s for sure, but if we could see into the future and see what our loving Father sees, then we would want His will.

The Bible says in (Psalm 37:23) “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way”.  God has my back.  In fact, I want Him to have all of me.  So today, trust Him, as Lord and King of your life, and place yourself into His care and trust. Then, watch your steps line up with His good will for your life.”

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I thank You that my steps are ordered by You, and that You Lord will open the good doors for me and shut the bad ones. I trust You and am so greatful for all that You do in my life. I Jesus precious name, Amen.

Invitation

If you dont know Jesus personally, never accepted His gift of eternal life or need to recommit. Please consider what He offers.Click Here to learn what it means and pray a prayer I wrote.

Rob Lavallee

Scriptural Seeds Ministries

Interested in supporting this ministry to further the reach of this ministry?  We can be reached at: P.O. Box 57284, Tucson, AZ 85732