PRAISE THE LORD WORD FOR TODAY PLANT YOURSELF IN GOOD SOIL In Mathew 13, Jesus told a parable about a man who sowed seed on good ground, and it flourished, producing great crops. But some of the seed fell on rocky ground, and lacking soil and deep roots, its plants withered. Other seed fell among the thorns, and its plants were choked from growing. All the seed was the same quality; what made the difference was the soil. You are a seed. You are full of gifts, talents, and potential, but if you plant yourself in unhealthy soil, if you hang around friends who compromise and pull you down, you won’t see the growth you should. It’s not because there’s something wrong with your seed. It’s that the thorns and rocks are choking the life out of your seed—your dreams, your vision, and your character. Therefore choose to be around people who are themselves nourished with the word of God so that they can help you nurture the gifts and talents within you.