God is the ultimate Gardener, and our lives are His seeds, planted with purpose to grow and bear fruit for His glory. However, growth requires being rooted and committed, not just moving from place to place. Just as a gardener plants, waters, prunes, and tends to ensure a plant thrives, God does the same with us, cultivating us through seasons of joy and challenge. True flourishing happens when we stay planted—in His Word, His Church, and His purpose—because healthy growth is a process, not a quick fix. ‍

We don’t serve the God of seconds but of seasons.

1. Small Seed, Big Potential

Even the smallest seed holds incredible potential when placed in God’s hands. In Matthew 17:20, Jesus compared faith to a mustard seed, emphasizing that even the tiniest amount of genuine faith can move mountains. Like seeds, our faith, dreams, or efforts may seem small and insignificant, but God specializes in taking what’s small and multiplying it beyond what we can imagine.

Think of an oak tree. It starts as a tiny acorn but grows into a massive and strong tree over time. In the same way, God can take the little things, “the mustard seeds” in your life, and turn them into something exceedingly and abundantly more than you could ever imagine.

2. Planted not Potted

A potted tree can be moved around, uprooted, and limited, unable to grow to its full potential. It may look alive for a while but it lacks the stability to thrive long-term. On the other hand, a planted tree has roots that spread wide but also dig deep. As it draws nourishment from the dirt, it grows to bear fruit over time. God desires for us to be planted in His word, His purpose, and community through His Church. This means staying committed, even when it’s uncomfortable or when growth feels slow. Uprooting ourselves whether through chasing new dreams, relationships, or places can stunt the growth God is trying to cultivate in us.

When we root ourselves in God’s Word and His Church, our lives become seeds that can bear real fruit for His glory. From the Garden of Eden to the Garden of Gethsemane, God reminds us that growth takes time—it happens over time, not overnight. Jesus, the true and better Adam, overcame temptation in a garden, breaking the curse of sin and giving us the promise of eternal life. Just like seeds, our faith, dreams, and lives often start small, but when we plant them in God’s soil, they can grow into something greater than we ever imagined. Stay planted—not potted—and trust God to water, prune, and grow you in every season.