September teaches Christians to never take the significance of the small for granted.
They only need to stroll down a country road between rows of yellowing corn — corn farmers will soon harvest thanks to the seeds they faithfully planted months ago.
And Christians too plant seeds each day. At least, they can when they faithfully labor like the farmer, trusting that God will bless that faithfulness with a harvest someday.
As the Apostle Paul told the Philippians, “work out your salvation.” Labor, he said, to harvest the seeds of the Spirit.
Yet Paul didn’t call for large, grandiose visions and schemes, for godliness, love, and joy thrive in the small and the simple, and they’re watered with the prayers of saints committing each day to God’s glory, regardless of the circumstances.
Verse 1
Once I wanted to appease this world’s ambitions
And satisfy my pride’s priorities
With faith that wanted little more than Heaven
‘Til I realized Jesus wanted more from me
Chorus
So I’m working on working out salvation
Learning how to live and love more like the Lord
Praying for His wisdom, faith, meekness, holiness, and grace
For I’ve found a life worth living for
Working on, working out salvation
More and more
Verse 2
I will never boast that I have earned the privilege
To serve the King and God I once betrayed
But through the cleansing blood and His forgiveness
The Spirit fills me and I’m born again
Chorus
So I’m working on working out salvation
Learning how to live and love more like the Lord
Praying for His wisdom, faith, meekness, holiness, and grace
For I’ve found a life worth living for
Working on, working out salvation
More and more
Verse 3
As golden gleams of dawn light up the morning
I pray each word and deed shines with Your light
To warm each heart and soul and give You glory
And fill the world with faithful fruits of life
Chorus
So I’m working on working out salvation
Learning how to live and love more like the Lord
Praying for His wisdom, faith, meekness, holiness, and grace
For I’ve found a life worth living for
Working on, working out salvation
More and more
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