There is more than one way to sow a seed into the lives of others. One of the greatest misconceptions we have, is that the only way to sow a seed is through money.

There are many reasons one will sow a seed. One reason is to reap a harvest. Farmers and planters can tell you first hand, that if there is no seed sown, then no harvest can be obtained.  Another reason for sowing a seed, is the benefit of knowing that you’ve blessed someone’s life. There is nothing like the good feeling you get after knowing you’ve uplifted another individual.

So here are three ways in which you can get some seed in the ground without spending a dime.

1) Perform random acts of kindness – You should wake up everyday in expectancy and look for opportunities to bless someone. Be prepared. When there’s an opportunity to hold a door open for a stranger, jump on it. When there’s an opportunity to offer a helping hand, do so. If there’s a chance to let someone go ahead of you in traffic, don’t hesitate to perform it. There is great joy in doing these things!

2) Volunteer your time and efforts – Get involved in the community. Place yourself in environments where you can help people in need. Seek opportunities to serve the less fortunate. Find a mission group or non-profit organization who goes out into the community and does volunteer work. It may seem like extra work but the reward is priceless.

3) Words of affirmation – Your words have more weight than you’ll ever know. Once I read the book, “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman. And one of the love languages is “words of affirmation.” It simply means, to build someone up by speaking positive and uplifting words into their life. Look for an opportunity to inspire others through positive words.

Now make no mistake, sowing money is a great way to get some good seed in the ground. If you feel led to sow money into someone’s life, by all means do so. But just know that money is not the only way to get seed in the ground. The main principle is, “what goes around comes around.” Whatever seed you sow, it goes to work for you. God sees your heart. And in due season, you’ll reap a harvest of blessing if you don’t give up.

Galatians 6:7 says, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” Look for ways to get some good seed in the ground and watch as the almighty God renders a tremendous harvest for you as you charge forth on your journey of life!

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