Finding the good soil in one another to plant the seeds of life we carry daily. Where is the cloud or fire in one another, where is the Spirit hovering in today’s conversation with others.

 In conversation we seek to find where the Spirit is, and how to amplify the conversation in that area. Once you sense where God is in the conversation, go there and listen well, and expand it. Give the Voice room.

 When you see a light a spark, pull out a spotlight and shine it there, then the conversation will have meaning and healing in it. We must find the good soil in one another in order to not waste our blessings. As the parable teaches—some areas of each of us are stoney or rocky, other parts have weeds, other parts accessible to the dark birds which steal; but each of us also has good soil where what is planted reproduces and gives life to others around us. Find that soil in one another daily, and you will have the pleasure of the spiritual farmer.

This requires us to pray and listen first, to discern where that good soil is. This is a counselor’s wisdom. But just as in good art, we follow where the Spirit hovers, and join in there in one another. That’s produces fruit which outlast us. We are sort of co-dj’s with the Holy Spirit. Even in our daily conversations, I ask, ok God what part of this conversation are you talking about? Which part are you dialoguing with? I want to collaborate with Your Spirit. It’s not just what you carry, it is the wisdom to plant it well. It is learning how to find the good soil.