“You take care of the earth and water it, making it rich and fertile. The river of God has plenty of water; it provides a bountiful harvest of grain, for you have ordered it so. You drench the plowed ground with rain, melting the clods and leveling the ridges. You soften the earth with showers and bless its abundant crops. You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness become a lush pasture, and the hillsides blossom with joy. The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep, and the valleys are carpeted with grain. They all shout and sing for joy!”
Psalms 65:9-13 NLT
http://bible.com/116/psa.65.9-13.nlt
Praise God for the gift of Farmers!
These are some perfect verses for this time of year. It is harvest time and my mind always wanders to the wonderful farmers I know. I can only imagine their stress and strain this time of year. The battle with the weather and the struggle of a season of potential disaster that has lurked around every corner is nearing an end. The final results of their labors will reflect in the crop yields. I know so many great farm families in our area. I greatly appreciate the efforts of these wonderful people and pray an extra blessing for their families. I have never gone without food and that is not a testament to me as much as it is a testament to our farmers. I don’t know the long hours of harvesting trying to beat the rain. I don’t know the financial impact of a combine or tractor going down at a crucial time. I don’t know the sleepless nights worrying about the rise and fall of the ag markets. Very few of us know of the dedication and hard work of the ENTIRE farm family. All we see is the final product and most of us take that for granted. So, I just want to say thank you! We love you and ask Gods blessing and favor with you during this season!
Praise God for the American Farmer!
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