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MIA KOEHNE

Seeds Properly Planted​

3/14/2018

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Today, I am happy to share a blog written by Dr. Jeralyn B Major. She is a writer and author (with a contagious smile) who is "willing to risk, that she may accomplish." May her words bless, inspire and encourage you. ~Mia
I traveled to South Africa for an immersion and mission experience with approximately 70 members from my church. I went with a heavy heart and a concerned/worried spirit, not about where I was going, but about several things on the home front. One of which had to do with my sister's children. Since my sister's death in December 2015, I have been worried and concerned about my one niece and three nephews and feeling inadequately able to help and support them. 

I've been worried more about the baby girl (who is a mother herself) a little more than the boys - but concerned about them all. While I was in South Africa she called and asked what I was doing, and I responded that I was in Africa. Her response was "When were you going to tell me you were going to Africa?" I laughed and apologized and said "I thought I told you." 

If she called for a specific reason she immediately shifted her focus to what I was doing and said okay, enjoy yourself and that she would talk to me later. Even though I had limited computer access I did manage to see that she posted about having a job interview that could determine her future. Then I saw a posting after the interview "blessings after blessing, Got the job!" 

In this day and age we talk about young people turning away from the church - sometimes, I think, more than we talk about young people turning away from God. It is wonderful when young people acknowledge that what is happening in their lives is a result of God blessing them - I am happy, glad, excited and overjoyed.

After my sister died I attended a women's conference and as an ice breaker we were asked if we could talk to anyone who was no longer with us, who would it be and what would we say. My response was my sister and I would ask her what did she tell her children. I wanted to know what seeds were planted, what foundation was laid and what was said to help them live in this world.

And this morning as I reflect and thank God for blessing my niece, I would like to be able to ask the same question to anyone reading this blog. "What seeds were planted, what stories were shared and what allows you to hold onto to hope?"

And then I would ask "What seeds are you planting, what stories are you sharing, what guiding principles are you instilling in the lives of those you are responsible for?"


There are moments in our lives when we are prompted towards reflection, but sometimes in the busyness of life we don't reflect. So it is during those times that God sends a Breath of Fresh Air to encourage us on the journey. Like a niece whose actions and comments lets you know that she not only heard what her mother taught but also some of what you taught. Or God presents a Breath f Fresh Air that allows you to travel to another county and be a blessing to others. 

We need those Breaths of Fresh Air to remind us of the presence of a loving God that is concerned about the details of our lives. 
Note to Self -
​Seeds Properly Planted Result in
​Great and Lasting Harvest!
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Dr. JerAlyn B. Major 

12 Comments
Dandy Cullins
3/13/2018 09:55:03 pm

Thanks for sharing! It indeed was a 'breatb of fresh air'!

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Jeralyn Major
3/14/2018 09:32:53 am

Blessings to you First Lady, we all need new air to pass through our lungs from time to time.

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Wy Woods Harris link
3/14/2018 03:38:15 am

I am reading as I sit at my husband's bedside after his leg amputation. I have #InspiredGratittude for these words of Wisdom and reflection for today.

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Jeralyn Major
3/14/2018 09:34:47 am

Hey WY, Have been watching your journey and praying with and for you and your husband. God Is and God will, Restore, Renew and Refresh.

Blessings

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Phyllis Jones Carter
3/14/2018 04:36:20 am

Thank you for your words. You are one of the people of CMBC that I remember always with a smile. The things we do and the things we say speak for us.

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Jeralyn Major
3/14/2018 09:35:43 am

Blessings to you and next time you are at CMBC make me know you.

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Deborah Thomas
3/14/2018 05:54:02 am

Powerful word, Dr. J!!!!

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Jeralyn Major
3/14/2018 09:36:33 am

Blessings, Song Bird - Love You.

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Sherryl G. Carlock link
3/14/2018 06:24:36 am

I read this last Night Before going to Bed, was. Indeed Refreshing. May GOD CONTINUE to Direct Your Path

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Jeralyn Major
3/14/2018 09:37:32 am

Blessings to you, grateful to offer refreshment through the Lord's prompting.

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Ella Mosby
3/15/2018 05:25:24 am

I enjoyed reading this, Dr. J; it certainly is good for thought! I'm hoping that there is a next one soon. Bless you, my friend.

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Mia Koehne
3/19/2018 09:25:33 am

I too look forward to hearing from her again. Thanks for carving out the time to read and to share.

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