Christians, how to build up the soil?

I really couldn't explain this any better than Jesus himself, so I hope you understand. I have these seeds that have produced the most beautiful flowers. They have been planted on rocky ground. I want to build up the soil so they will take root and not wither. I study and pray many times throughout the day. I have been given this great gift and do not want to squander it.

Christians, how to build up the soil?
Hosea 10:12


NKJV


Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the LORD, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.


NCV


I said, 'Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Look for the LORD until he comes and pours goodness on you like water.'





Jeremiah 4:3


NKJV


For thus says the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: "Break up your fallow ground, And do not sow among thorns.


NCV


This is what the LORD says to the people of Judah and to Jerusalem: "Plow your unplowed fields, and don't plant seeds among thorns.





Easton's Bible Dictionary


Fallow-ground


The expression, "Break up your fallow ground" (Hosea 10:12; Jeremiah 4:3) means, "Do not sow your seed among thorns", i.e., break off all your evil habits; clear your hearts of weeds, in order that they may be prepared for the seed of righteousness. Land was allowed to lie fallow that it might become more fruitful; but when in this condition, it soon became overgrown with thorns and weeds. The cultivator of the soil was careful to "break up" his fallow ground, i.e., to clear the field of weeds, before sowing seed in it. So says the prophet, "Break off your evil ways, repent of your sins, cease to do evil, and then the good seed of the word will have room to grow and bear fruit."





Websters Dictionary


Fallow ground


1: usu. cultivated land that is allowed to lie idle during the growing season


2obsolete : plowed land


3: the state or period of being fallow


4: the tilling of land without sowing it for a season








OK--I feel two definitions of fallow ground here. Untilled and let laid for a time. Or tilled but not seeded. So I think the key here, is to TILL.


In the literal sense, in planting flowers, go rent a rototiller from Home Depot. Till that ground before you plant. I'm not an expert on flowers. But I do know that farmers rotate their crops every year, or every few years. Consider this...look into it anyway. And--a good fertalizer is always helpful.





Good luck...in prayers and the love of Christ, Joyful
Reply:The best soil I have found for flowers planted on rocks, is the fertile soil of a church rooted in Jesus CHrist and not the men inside it.





I have found that soil, and I was the seed that was scattered on the road, picked apart and eaten by the birds and let loose in the air to fall to the ground.





There I found rocky soil, much better than before , but not what I needed yet.





Once you find the church body that feeds the soal and the body and the need for good friends and fellowship, you will sigh with relief and so will your flowers.
Reply:Quit praying and go buy some fertilizer. It's like 10 bucks. Or, start a compost pile.
Reply:You dig up the ground and remove the rocks and weeds and prepare the soil before you ever begin to sow. The problem is not in the seed, but in the ground in which it's planted.





I hope it's not too late for you.
Reply:Here is a poem I wrote a few years ago.


I hope you enjoy it:





SAGA OF A TINY SEED





The Sower came, scattering His Seed


And a tiny Seed fell from His Hand


Fell in a rather desperate place


A hard, and a rocky land





The Seed sent its roots down and down


Pushing through much heavy toil


Pushing through the rocks and stones


Till, finally, it found fertile soil





A tender Plant began to grow


Tiny shoots began to appear


But soon it was smothered with many Weeds


Called Lust and Greed, named Doubt and Fear





They struggled for space on that rocky ground


For water and sunshine and air


And soon the Plant began to grow tall


And to crowd out the Weeds of Despair





But as soon as Buds began to show


And the Plant began to thrive


A terrible drought turned the green to brown


Soon the Plant was barely alive





Again the roots reached down and down


Till they came to a Living Fountain


The plant became nourished by the Water of Life


And grew strong upon God's Mountain





Now there is a Mighty Tree


Where once was a desolate place


Weary travelers are welcomed to rest in it's shade


And to share there in God's Loving Grace
Reply:I follow shamanism, and nevertheless consider the parable very wise. The nutrients of faith come from revelations, which from your Christian perspective, are the visions and dreams upon which the Bible is formed. Since you are studying, your roots are pulling nutrients from the soil. Your prayers turn your foliage towards the sun, so be sure to include silence in order to receive the light. The message received in silent prayer is not always verbal.



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