Back to the Garden | DEVOTIONAL | Roots and Refuge

[@tommywilliams5450]

bless you

[@GrowFamilyNetwork]

Im seeing it as well...people are coming to the garden to feed there families, unbeknownst to them they're about to understand more of God all to soon

[@ruthwakeman3877]

Thank you! ❤

[@katiec6828]

I just found your channel 2 days ago. I used to have a vegetable garden several years ago but stopped because of a move and having kids. Just a few days ago I saw a little old lady selling veggies out of her garden. I stopped and bought a few. I came home and started writing down a list of everything I needed to start a garden asap. I feel such a draw to start gardening again, that same day I built a garden bed, filled it and planted 3 different veggies! It just felt like a sense of urgency. What you said is so on point! I absolutely love your devotionals and your wisdom. You are an inspiration and I really wish you were my neighbor! Haha

[@ChaplainReece]

Katie C Good For you!!!

[@katiec6828]

@@ChaplainReece thanks!

[@gaylegainey2444]

This blessed me more than you can imagine! God Bless you

[@mariamastriana5110]

Thank you

[@letalee]

Sweet. We may have different spiritual paths but your tenderness about your walk touches that same place in me. The story about your questions is very similar to mine. Thank you for sharing your heart.

[@homesteadingatkookergehoft8131]

Wow! I've got to meditate on several concepts you talked about in this devo. Thanks for letting God speak through you again!

[@ChaplainReece]

I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses, And the voice I hear falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses... And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other, has ever, known!

[@megangray7769]

This must be pinned Jess ! ❤️✝️👍

[@ChaplainReece]

Megan Gray I’m a Hospice Chaplain in central AR and this song is one of my patients favorites.

[@ChaplainReece]

As soon as Jess started the Devotion, This song came to mind!

[@tammyrusso4340]

Chaplain Reece beautiful! Put a tear in my eye today

[@ranchgirl5594]

My Grandmothers favorite song sang at her funeral. I love and sing it it often. Although I am told I cannot carry a tune God knows my heart!

[@valerierennell9680]

Thank you for these peaceful, thoughtful words.

[@susangarland6869]

"For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse" (Romans 1:20). I feel closest to God when I'm in His creation. Gardens, mountains, oceans -- everything in nature has been created by Him. We were created to live in a garden, in harmony with nature. That's where our souls yearn to be. Those who see God's hand in snowflakes and hummingbirds and tomatoes truly live in relationship with Him.

[@patbarnitz4631]

I've learned over the years that God puts us where he wants us... And I know thru all trials thru life that God had a hand on everything driving and holding the wheel thru it all. God knows the long term while we look at the now and the moment... Looking to God for all things and asking for the right path of his will keeps us on the right path. Thank you for letting your light shine.

[@kimberlysavino5712]

Wow. How much more profound this is right now. “God is calling people back to the garden..” You’re entire devotional is packed full of “ah-ha” moments. Thank you so much for sharing this- I’m just now finding it, but it’s the perfect timing for me. Isn’t Gods timing just so....Perfect?

[@lexititus2323]

Jess..... I don’t think you realize that you’re changing the world ❤️

[@nicoleolson1347]

Yes and amen

[@sarahanthony6424]

jess i needed to hear this.. tysm! it was never His desire to dwell in temples made with human hands.. we were meant to be His dwelling place! love u God bless 💜

[@NicoleDufourDuRocher]

Not sure if you are familiar with this poem by Robert Frost, but it definitely resonates with what you spoke about ... God made a beauteous garden With lovely flowers strewn, But one straight, narrow pathway That was not overgrown. And to this beauteous garden He brought mankind to live, And said: 'To you, my children, These lovely flowers I give. Prune ye my vines and fig trees, With care my flowerets tend, But keep the pathway open Your home is at the end.' Then came another master, Who did not love mankind, And planted on the pathway Gold flowers for them to find. And mankind saw the bright flowers, That, glitt'ring in the sun, Quite hid the thorns of av'rice That poison blood and bone; And far off many wandered, And when life's night came on, They still were seeking gold flowers, Lost, helpless and alone. O, cease to heed the glamour That blinds your foolish eyes, Look upward to the glitter Of stars in God's clear skies. Their ways are pure and harmless And will not lead astray, Bid aid your erring footsteps To keep the narrow way. And when the sun shines brightly Tend flowers that God has given And keep the pathway open That leads you on to heaven.

[@ladyjaneunknown6736]

This is beautiful and reminds me that I was reluctant to start a garden (failure, lack of knowledge, time) but it started with a seed. There is a path to walk to get to the garden, putting faith and trust in Our Heavenly Father is the first step. It's a gradual step but I recognize He is giving me what's needed and He gives us all when we seek. Oh I did put an egg in the hole, and the tomatoes are growing, one 7ft! Thank you for your time❤

[@ladyinthewater1045]

Nicole Dufour DuRocher what’s the name of the poem? It is beautiful💗

[@farmerjones9612]

@@ladyinthewater1045 God's Garden , I have always loved especially Robert Frost ' s poetry and never have heard this one before !.

[@brandyD33]

This blessed me today. Thank you

[@northtexasdude]

I liked your channel before... but now I am going to subscribe. Your Devotional is just what i needed this morning.

[@deathtodragqueen]

That made me laugh and cry and think deeply. I appreciate you very much. Thank you for a really uplifting and encouraging video.

[@lesleybruechner8132]

Sunbeam on your words. Did that strike awe in anyone else?

[@jackihattle5855]

Thank you so much for this. I needed it. You are such a Blessing.

[@audreanaderhake2642]

Your words found me right where I am. The perfect moment in time. I needed this. It brought tears to my eyes and made my soul sing. You gave words to what I’ve been feeling. Thank you so much!!

[@amywhitaker7256]

beautiful

[@piperstahl9258]

When you said, “We don’t have to wait until we die to live with Jesus,” it was like a light bulb moment! ❤️ I’ve never met you, but I love ya, sister! God definitely speaks through you! Thank you!

[@heatherk8931]

Amen! Be blessed with Him in your live NOW! Your outlook will change drastically!! Hugs, be blessed!!

[@jenniferbuchanan5409]

Piper Stahl, I agree!!

[@HippychickTruthseeker]

Tears of joy! I LOVE your devotionals! I thank the Lord I found you Jess! God bless you! Back to my Yarden I grow🥰🦋 God is Always Good🙌

[@sheilamorse2624]

The garden is my place of refuge and also a place of knowing........God meets me there or I should say I am open and willing and listening when I'm in the garden and not distracted by the ways of the world. There is healing in the garden, always!

[@anynameyouchoose]

I enjoy all your videos, this one touched my heart, Love & Blessings.

[@annefitzgerald9706]

You are correct that God created the seventh day Sabbath, not because He needed to rest, but " Man was made for the Sabbath & not man for the the Sabbath. The Son of God is Lord of the Sabbath." A gift from God, just like the earth, the garden of Eden were a gift from God. Love your thoughts!

[@thegoodfight426]

Is it silly that I want to be your best friend, (earthly one, that is)? I cry when I discover others who share the same love for God and His creation that I have. I am radically in love with Jesus! I don't know about you, but I have been strongly sensing a shift in the spirit that is so tangible. It's almost like I'm in another realm of His glory,--closer to Him, you could say. I've also been listening to Daniel's worship and just loving the beauty of his soul crying out for the oil of intimacy and to "Make Me Like a Child Again!" This is what I am experiencing, like seeing the world with fresh eyes and wonder and discovering life anew!!! While I am experiencing His presence in a whole new way, I am still longing for a body of believers who worship Him in Spirit AND in truth! Please pray that we will find other like-minded fire filled believers that we can glean from and be sharpened with. Zeal with Knowledge!!! Other than wanting to walk worthy unto God in all pleasing, my most passionate desire right now is to fellowship with others who desire the same and want to receive and walk in all that He died to give us!

[@conniegibson904]

Thank you for these devotionals. I enjoy your channel so much. I've just started watching this playlist and have felt so inspired by your eloquent words and testimony. It's always EXACTLY what I need to hear , at that very moment! 😊 I pray God continues to bless you and your family..

[@cottagerose6012]

Just so beautiful, thank you

[@donaldmiller1259]

WOW!! Your devotional brought tears to my eyes, I have never been able to express the feelings of closeness to God that I have when I'm in my garden as you have in this video! Thank You!

[@amyrobert]

Praying these seeds take root in ALL who listen. It's HIS desire all come to HIM and we are ALL made in HIS image, even if we don't believe! Praise Yahweh for HIS Goodness and Mercy.

[@encouraginggrowthwithkelse2568]

I love your devotional videos! I don't believe in the same things as you, but you are never pushy about your religion and share it with grace. All of the things you talk about are great life lessons, whether you believe in him or not. You make me want to believe in myself, and give me a want to believe in something as much as you do. Even if it isn't the lord, you inspire me to want to love something as much as you love god. You make my heart sing, and give me the motivation to keep going for my dreams. Keep being you, Jess. You're a wonderful person. I love your channel/videos and I talk about you all the time... "I watch homesteading videos and this lady just got TWELVE alpacas!"... "Jess from Roots and Refuge says to do it this way"... I recently suggested to my brother in law to buy lady bugs for his aphid problem, and he's going for it. This is so long winded, but if you get to this part, or see it at all... THANK YOU for what you do, and sharing it.

[@RabbitBerry-hu4wh]

Decades ago when I was working in my backyard garden one day, a neighbor was watching for a while. Then said "they who plant a seed and expect it to grow, truly believes in God". I never forgot that.

[@brandyD33]

Wow. Profound 💛

[@TalkingWithBob]

You helped me out of depression and back on the path i felt so betrayed after i got sick. If i hadnt planted a garden this year i may have given up. So you planted that melon seed in my melon. I even started a channel to hopefully save one persons life like you and gardening did mine. Thank you jess which ryhmes with bless :)

[@cindik8017]

I needed this TODAY, Jess... that’s why God laid it on your heart now and not 3 months ago.

[@darleneroach2848]

Jess_______ what can I say. Oh My what beauty, what a wonderful look into our Beloved, Our Creator, The Garden, everyday life. I too have ask God many, many questions though out my life. I talk to Him just like I do my family, friends and each stranger I meet. I Have Always Loved Him, Leaned On Him, Trusted Him, He is truly my Beloved, My First Love, My True Love. ( I am in my mid 60's) I told my favorite aunt many years ago that we needed to go back in time grow our food raise our meats in the fashion He, God Intended. Another words back in more ways than one but each lead to our Beloved, His loving arms In the Garden of His Love. That Garden Is Truly Within Each and Everyone of Us. I Seek His guidance, I desire to know Him In All That He Is. You are spot on girlfriend, I am setting here in awe of your beautiful reflections of reality within the kingdom of our Creator, God. I too think everything around us reflects the truth of who He Truly Is, What His Passion Is, It Is Us, His Desire To Be Near Us, Too Rest In Us. We are His Completion, We Complete Him, I Think You Understand What I Mean, Complete In Him and He In Us... I Bless You and Yours!!!!!

[@danielapettus7693]

I look for peace and freedom at all the wrong places I think I know where I can find it within me thanks

[@christyjohnson6967]

Sweet Jess, whom I always call Sweet Lamb. That's exactly what you are. Loved this one. You are a blessing indeed and touch so many.

[@melodie-melodiefarms3656]

JESS...I completely understand what you mean when you say God talks to you in many ways. It is always an overwhelmingly amazing feeling to me it's like my heart leaps for joy when I hear Him speak. I say don't worry if people think it's weird, if they don't then just pray that one day they do and keep on sharing.😊

[@LaurieChistine]

I'm so glad I wasn't the only kid who talked to God like they were having a conversation. I still do this to this day.

[@gvas7560]

Me too 🤗

[@megangray7769]

Ditto ❤️🤗

[@denisehoog3019]

I really believe THIS is why we find such peace in the garden and why we crave to be there once we have gotten a taste of it. God knows how to touch our hearts and call us back. ❤️

[@TheBzybees]

Sweet, sweet Jess. What a wonderful young woman. I am so blessed by you. Blessed to have been led to your channel - to your virtuous garden both in reality & symbolically.

[@andreapark862]

❤🌱

[@ranchgirl5594]

Nothing like being on your land working it and the animals. I am a cattle rancher in the Texas Hill Country I have had chickens and goats before but not at present. Psalm 104:14 New International Version (NIV) 14 He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate- bringing forth food from the earth:

[@blessthismayroad9397]

I’m so glad you were brave enough to share all this with us. Makes us feel more NORMAL. Haha! We love your heart and you always have such beautiful insight and perspective on things. I can’t get enough!!

[@sandyjones4144]

I love your devotionals so much , thank you . I look at the garden in a new way now . When I don`t think I could be any closer to God I find another way . Thank you for making my heart grow and smile .

[@candacenagle505]

Your devotional was God speaking to me today. I am in a major life transition in multiple ways and your sharing is like a light shining into my heart. I will be watching this again many times. Thank you so much for being willing to share so deeply of your own faith journey.

[@sarraphinasorrow]

Woke up sad, ready to hear my friend Jess serve me up some godly goodness and lift my spirits!

[@staciyawn7344]

I REALLY enjoyed hearing your message!! I loss my son over 2 years ago and my faith with God was knocked hard.. I have asked a hundred times WHY did you take him? Why couldn't you have taken me in his place?? Etc. And I haven't heard the answer and I have realized I may not ever know until I get to heaven and can ask God face to face.. but I SO MISS the close relationship that you have shown me in this video.. I NEED GOD, I NEED THE STRENGTH AND COMFORT THAT HE GIVES, I NEED HIM TO MAKE IT THROUGH THIS WORLD, I NEED TO FEEL HIS PRESENCE!!! Your words touched me and has encouraged me to strive to reach out to God more and to try harder not to be closed off to him (even self-consciously due still to a deep hurt with him for taking my son) I have GOT to overcome and reach for God with my arms opened wide! Please keep me in your prayers!

[@tigerstrings]

I have been waiting for this wonderful message. God Bless you Jessica. Thank you for sharing your amazing insight and experiences. Thank you for opening our hearts and minds to the Lord Jesus. If you only knew how much you have helped me in the past year. I BLESS YOU !!!

[@anitahouse3600]

Thank you. I really, Really, REALLY receive when you share a devotional. I look forward to your book. :-)

[@juneannemcintosh6738]

My Dad was a peacher, and like you I had a lot of questions of why and howcome. Later, I started studing Hebrew and Isrealite idoms and the answers blossomed like a flower. God has always been interested in the family, home and land! Watch, a chikd that draws his/her first picture...it is usually a picture of their house, family and grass or flower or tree or their favorite pet...Love it, that HE's desire is still that close to their young hearts.

[@nikkimcgrew-green88]

❤️

[@michelleallman4360]

I'm gonna be honest I have scrolled past your video so many times today and I was like well I may watch it later (I don't usually do that today is...well another day) anyway I've been working on my relationship with God and really trying to be careful at watching devotion or scripture readings stuff like that (I really love all your videos) because I'm so scared of believing or a bad seed being planted in myself anyway so I finally just now watched your video I tried 4 times to pass it and I just kept seeing it and I felt like God was saying heres your answer over and over (I ask a lot of not normal people questions as well lol) so I watched and God answered my questions through your video.....WHAT MY MIND IS BLOWN LIKE YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE ME IF I TOLD YOU LOL BUT THANK YOU LIKE THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER FOR BEING SO AMAZING MY FRIEND. BLESSINGS TO YOU GUYS Again thank you 💕💯💕

[@tennesseegirl1215]

Thank you Jess you genuinely touched my heart and blessed me with your devotion. The ray of sunshine seem to beaming down strictly on you as if God placed this light to capture you in this moment as you are being used for His Glory. I understand that you must feel led to do a devotional that to be used He leads you to that message at that moment and time. Thank you for being obedient and sharing this word today, you are fulfilling your calling in so many ways. You touch hearts and souls every video you make, but these devotionals reaps harvest beyond your comprehension. You are truly anointed and a encouragement and inspiration to thousands. Your sub lists is rapidly reaching 200,000, this is so massive and its your blessing for your obedience to our Heavenly Father. Love and hugs to you, precious angel, be encouraged your light is shining bright

[@paulastorm4213]

You are very gifted speaker and the way you share yourself and your faith, Thank you

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Yes she is a Godly woman

[@jameslawson7225]

Wow!!! What a powerful message, may the Lord continue to shine on u and your family God bless.🙏

[@nameunknown8189]

Thank you jess 😀 that was such a beautiful devotional this morning. I enjoyed how you put this so the average person can feel this and experience this if they choose. Be blessed and thank you for sharing

[@_michelle_m_m8471]

This year God has really put on my heart to add scripture signs or wood pieces in my garden. I've always said it's my quiet place with the Lord. The two scriptures used today I'm definitely going to use thank you Jess!

[@reclaimingthefarm6441]

Thank you for this! This has been a turbulent year and recently I've been feeling a bit bewildered. Not lost, per say, but having that feeling of "okay, what next? What am I supposed to do next?" This devotional points out to me that allowing god to come rest in me is exactly "what's next." I have a broken water main, still have to get a small barn built, finish putting in the fall gardens, and have basically no income, but right now, right this minute, I need to go back to my original purpose on this earth. He will show me what to do from there. You know, I know you guys have said your not interested in starting a ministry of your own right now, but what I think you might be missing is that you already have. The way you conduct your lives and share them with us is a ministry in and of itself. Your ministry has 185 thousand members right now and is growing. You both speak with such faith and such raw honesty that people are simply going to follow you. You are amplifying and multiplying God's resting places with what you're doing. I thank and bless you for that. ~Candes

[@missmartpants2269]

I can honestly relate to every thing you said. I went through having to learn to look at my children as his children and everything to belong to him not me. And a lot of people write answers off as coincidence but those with faith see them as answers. Thank you for sharing, God bless! Oh how I love Jesus! Helps me refocus every time.

[@DecoratingTheShackWithEthan]

i love that ray of sunshine behind you. what a beautiful spot and person and word and day. love ya girl. i appreciate you so very much.

[@GossMania]

Wonderful words again Jessica. I need to get back to his word and read more and continue to learn about what Gods plans are in me. And for my life to fulfill and make an impact on others. To become his resting place. And to bring my eyes back upon Jesus and not to let grief or fear to take any more away from who I am. much Love and Many blessings Jessica.

[@christopherwatson9946]

That message just hit the biggest home run in my world right now. Thank you so much

[@JenniferG728]

Hi Jess, I'm not Christian, but I enjoy your devotionals so much. I find a great deal of peace and wisdom in them. Thank you, as always, for sharing with us.

[@janestabler6222]

You have been used by God to stir in me the need of having God On the throne of my life . Having to literally put God back on the throne of my life when other things in my life are on that throne that belongs to God and God alone !!! God bless you looking forward to you book !!!

[@lolly284]

You should know how powerful this message is. I have been asking God a question I thought was unanswerable- until now. Thank you for sharing your gift. Bless you too.

[@juanitahaleyfrizzell2191]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart and soul with us. Your spiritual wisdom far exceeds your years on this earth. God bless you. 🙏 My daughters name was Jessica. I miss her terribly, but I know one day we will be together again in that beautiful heavenly garden. 🌺

[@deemckinney1486]

I love your devotionals .. I haven't watched for awhile and this popped up today .... I felt I needed to watch it. Bless you

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

Thanks for the blessing. My channel banner says, When I see my garden growing, I see God...it didn't happen by accident did it

[@apl1515]

Such a worthy subject... when all else falls away, all we have is Jesus... and THAT is a beautiful place to stay. 🙏🏼💗

[@TKSMobley]

Thank you for having the courage to share what He has so freely shared with you. Bless you and your family 💕

[@aym7188]

God really speaks through you and that’s something that is very hard for me to find. I’m super appreciative and hope your book will speak to me as well 💗 bless you

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

This was a beautiful devotional Jessica! It so touched my heart!

[@nursebarb1120]

God is so good, faithful, loving and sovereign! Great devotion, praising God with you this afternoon.

[@revonda5204]

Amen, Amen, Amen, Jess!!! Thank you for a another devotional. I love them. They always touch my heart. I look forward to your book. A separate issue, I don't understand the thumbs down from people...if they don't want to hear your devotionals which are clearly labeled, why do they bother to watch or even click...that's a question for our Lord...Maybe they do listen and God is working in their hearts....He's tilling the soil for the seeds that you are planting. I can certainly live with that!!💕

[@ChristinaLake]

I don’t believe in God and have a different faith but I really love seeing people have their own faith and how it affects their life. ❤️ This was beautiful.

[@susangarland6869]

Without God, there is no such thing as faith. Faith is the same as hope. You cannot hope in anything except an omnipotent, intelligent, personal being who is alive and active in your life. Faith placed in anything else besides God is just empty wishful thinking. "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities-his eternal power and divine nature-have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse . . . [But] they [have become] fools . . . and [have] exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and [are worshipping] and [serving] created things rather than the Creator" (Romans 1).

[@brendaschafer429]

God has many names and having faith in “The name of God” or in a higher being, is believing in a higher power and when you believe in God or a higher power isn’t this believing in God? Again God has many names. If this person speaks of another faith then they also pray to a higher power AKA GOD.

[@ChristinaLake]

Brenda Schafer why can’t you just accept my nice comment and not put my beliefs down?

[@brendaschafer429]

Christina Lake your nice comment was not nice at all it was condescending to someone of another faith. We all pray to the same being above but we don’t call on “GOD” by the same name. Again GOD goes by many names.

[@ChristinaLake]

Brenda Schafer all I said was that this video was beautiful even though I don’t have the same beliefs. Because every belief is beautiful. How is that condescending?

[@Meg_Davis]

6:27 - "I see this major move move towards the garden. People are fascinated by it, people are falling in love with it, people are learning. I feel like we're going to be able to watch, over the course of the next 5 to 10 years, this major shift move to the garden." - Jessica Sowards, August 14th, 2019

[@karenm5681]

Wow, this sure did happen, right? Infinitely more than we ever could have imagined…

[@cheakychic1]

Sweet Jess...Thank you for another inspirational devotional...I always feel God touch my heart when i listen to you Bless You 💖

[@ricksmith5315]

Thanks for your Devotional. Love hearing the Spirit speak though you. Its because of your faith and a lot of the other homesteaders faith that i keeps me watching y'all. God Bless!!

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

Me too, Me too, I ask God questions and know when He answers in all kinds of ways. Umm, speaking of dreams, I woke up this am after dreaming you had a commercial on the TLC network. I don’t watch much TV so it was strange. I also thought in my dream oh, no, this is or was Jon and Kate’s network. Lord, protect Jess and Jeremiah. So weird I had that dream but not far fetched I do believe you all could have that one day, I just hope and pray whatever network offers you all a contract (one day) allows or points to these devotional times with you instead of trying to quiet them. I don’t think u and Miah would allow that, just want all that multiplication to reach others like it has reached me and your other followers. So relate to this particular devotion, as a Mom, as someone who served and got church hurt hard. I just never made that complete connection of what am I placing over me as my government in my heart, mind and life. I love that you pointed out what you did, I also think of us as living sanctuary’s for His presence, but I love the mental visual you gave.. oh, so good. Love you lady hoping ur upcoming trip brings many kisses from heaven for you and your family! ❤️🙏🏼🙌🏼

[@SuesSecretGarden3]

I was born to worship God. And I talk to him all the time in my garden tii. The garden do represent life, growth ,understanding,that is how we learn to be in all positions in our life and keep God the center of our life.Jesus came to seek the lost which is us

[@rubysephton-villegas86]

Lovely devotional it bring joy to my soul. Thanks Jess.

[@palecompass3598]

I'm so excited and inspired.! :-D

[@journeytohomestead527]

As you're taking a break, I'm watching this and you are talking about resting!!! So good!! Thank you this is timeless

[@shepherd246]

Girl...that's prophetic. I just told someone today that I'm tilling the soil of my soul and I'm tilling the soil of my children's hearts. I'm so thankful for this channel

[@laurachastain7116]

THANK YOU JESS FOR THIS WONDERFUL DEVOTIONAL! WE TOTALLY AGREE and WHAT MAKES THIS DEVOTIONAL SO SPECIAL IS THAT OUR PASTOR THIS PAST SUNDAY TALKED ABOUT HOW GOD SPOKE INTO EXISTENCE EVERYTHING ELSE but TOOK THE TIME AND KNEELED DOWN AND GATHERED THE DIRT IN HIS HANDS TO FORM MAN - US!!❣❣❣❣❣

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

People ask me WHY are doing always in the GARDEN? Because the Lord is there and I can find PEACE. I feel the Lord when I wake up and my first tomato is ripe on the vine or my tiny seeds start to break ground. It's like God says SURPRISE! Look what gift I have for you today. God is so good! Thanks for sharing your message today Jess! What a blessing you are in so many ways. Rhonda

[@teresabourgoin2948]

This could not have come at a better time. I have had so many losses this year, I have been a empty shell. The doctors said I am fighting borderline pneumonia for the last three weeks. Hard to breath, no energy to hardly speak above a whisper. To be honest it felt like my spirt was just giving up. Thank You for Your Devotional. It gave my spirt food for thought. Something I have not had in a long time. I was starving for something to hold on to. You gave me a garden of food for thought. Thank You again Sweet Child Of God. You make him so Very Proud Of You.

[@ChaplainReece]

I enjoyed that! Thank you

[@Mamasmovietime]

You are a breath of fresh air! Never change who God has called you to be, and don't be afraid to share " your" heart, it's so attractive. Blessings on you.

[@angelahite75]

Im not sure I can put into words what Im feeling after watching this. So much wisdom and truth. It may seem cliche, but I have to tell you the Lord was just teaching me this. The parables of the garden and seed multiplication etc. You just pulled all of this together for me in my mind. Now it is in line with what I have been feeling. This time, he used you to answer my questions! How beautiful is that? Praise God. I have admired you for some time now. I have learned many practical things about gardening as well. Today, you truly feel like my sister in Christ. Thank you so much for everything you do for us, and the Lord. You are so beautiful. A glorius, precious flower in the garden. Prayers for you always.

[@not2tees]

My faith has taken a different journey from yours, so it's always very pleasing to hear the beautiful and new-to-me things you say about faith and experiencing the centre inner garden of the soul. Bless you, Jess.

[@mrs.bizzybee4437]

I have been implementing a lot you have shared in these testimonials. In such a short amount of time I have seen some big changes in my life. Thank you for sharing from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@paine0war1]

I'm not one for God and all of that stuff but I will always watch these videos just to hear your voice and the passion that you put behind every word ❤ it's so beautiful to listen to

[@TheGardeningArtist]

I’m just like you... I totally get everything you are saying because I’ve said the same things. Through gardening I e seen my faith grow so much stronger because the Father in heaven is teaching through nature. It’s just amazes me so much.

[@TheGardeningArtist]

I’m living with that same reality. Thank you Jess so many needed to hear this.

[@liltbennet]

This was the best. I love y'all. It's so refreshing to see people speak with conviction about God and spread his message on this type of platform. Have a blessed day all who reads this.

[@anitabarrett7505]

Jess, I too know God answers my questions. I love His Word, it is so rich with answers, prayers, and faith building truths! John 1:1 is true.

[@DebbieC624]

I’m watching this now in September 2021 and you talking about people getting back to the garden and thinking about when Covid happened in March/April of 2020. I wish I had seen this when you published it because it’s like God told us thru you that we needed to get in the garden and grow food and become closer to him again as we should be. I love your devotionals there is always something in what you say that speaks to me. I know myself that I need to be closer to God and I’m working on it. Thank you so much. Have a blessed day. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👩🏻‍🌾🌱💕