An Amazing Mustard Seed

A mustard seed is very small but in only three months it can grow and produce a mature harvest.  The growth it exhibits in such a short space of time is amazing.  At times we may feel quite small and vulnerable, wondering if we can sustain recovery.  We can take hope from what Jesus is saying about the mustard seed. 

If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, it is enough. You can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there.” And it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.  (Matthew 17:20-21 NIRV)

If we take the little bit of faith we have, enter the process of "coming to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity," and turn our will and our lives over to God's care, then even in a short space of 90 days amazing changes can be ours.  Our faith is not in our own ability but in God's unfailing love and power to support and steady us in our life in recovery. 

Mustard on hamburgers, hot dogs, and ham sandwiches makes them taste even better.  Mustard leaves add pleasing flavour as salad greens and do great things for our digestive system. Mustard oil has healing benefits as a health-boosting agent.  Who knew a little seed could make such a difference?

No one has ever seen, no one has ever heard, no one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9 ERV)

Prayer:  Lord Jesus, I want to have faith, even faith as small as a mustard seed, to trust You to make something amazing of my life with You in recovery.  Amen