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From seed to tree,
The ultimate goal
of a grower of fruit
Is good fruit,
large, delicious
and so abundantly.
From dead soul
to glory,
The ultimate goal
of the Grower of souls
Is also good fruit,
loving, faithful
and overflowing.
From the tree,
the grower of fruit
Longs to see
apples, pears, plums,
figs and berries so blue,
apricots, bananas, cherries
and even peaches, too.
From the soul
brought back to life,
The Spirit longs for
love, joy, peace,
patience and kindness full,
goodness, faithfulness
gentleness and self-control.
Regular pruning, watering
and tending the soil,
Nurturing growth in
the full of a radiant sun,
exercising much patience,
gives the grower much delight,
rewarding his persistence.
Regular assuring, comforting
and guiding the soul,
Counseling growth in
the presence of the Son,
patiently interceding,
gives the Grower such pleasure,
rewarding His persevering.
John 14:16-17, 26
John 16:7-8, 13-15
Acts 1:8; 2:38b-39
Romans 8:9-17, 26-27
1 Corinthians 3:16; 12:7-11
Galatians 5:16-18, 22-25
Ephesians 1:17-21; 3:16-19;
5:18b
2 Timothy 1:14
1 Peter 1:13-25 |
