Based on Luke 13:18-21

The Kingdom of God,
Starts very small,
Like mustard seed or yeast.
Yet when it grows it changes all,
the greatest from which was least.

Our efforts seem,
To no avail,
Or seem to take too long.
Yet when we see
the good that's grown,
Happily we are wrong.

Your task it is,
To sow the seed,
To be tiny leaven.
By action, deed, prayer, and thoughts,
Help others on to heaven.

Be not discouraged by failure,
Or slow imperceptible growth.
It is the smallest act of love,
That changes the world the most.

From The Last Dragon and Other Poems by James M. Hahn


2 responses to “Growing God’s Kingdom: Small Seeds, Big Impact”

  1. Day 6: My Journey of Personal Growth – James M. Hahn, Author Avatar

    […] I had an early morning coffee meeting so I didn’t get to my prayers and readings until later in the morning. Inspired by the Gospel for today, I wrote (reposted) this poem. […]

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    […] to wheat?  Are you working your heart into fertile soil for the Lord?  Are you open to the tiny mustard seed or leaven entering into your heart?  Does the mention of the “fiery furnace” cause […]

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