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On Fertile Ground

Nourished on fertile ground* of good works’ harvests my stewardship, yielded to the Supreme Creator ceaselessly persists against impediments blossoming for functional productivity… Once a breeding plot of university secularism my mind had its activism germinations midst cynicism and skepticism weeds along liberalism sproutings… Then in the most opportune planting time God, through His sent-out Gospel sower embedded to my soul His seeds spiritual truth for life eternal… Hence, watered by the Lord’s mercy, nurtured by His grace my life, the Saviour compassionately redeemed from miserable sin-condemned futility toward His favored fruitfulness… Now on fertile ground within Christ’s green house God’s Word flourishes despite pest attacks in my re-created being, ransomed soul converted heart, renewed mind… Yes, I thank the Almighty for letting me thrive well on fertile ground of His blessed service-vineyard enabling my worship to glow with serene bliss while leading others toward His light. *Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. August 14, 2021 3rd place, "This or That, Vol 5" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 8/20/2021.