What we can learn about God from compost

Over the years we have put up a number of posts noting the parallels between composting and the way God works in certain aspects of life. Here they are, “piled” if you will, for your consideration.  

 

What we can learn about the Christian Life from Composting--Part 1--The end product is greater than the sum of its parts 

 

We produce more good in community than we do separately

 

What we can learn about the Christian life from composting--Part 2--Good things come from humble ingredients 

 

God draws the most from the least

 

What we can learn about the Christian Life from composting--Part 3--the ingredients must be transformed by something beyond themselves

 

We need God’s inputs to achieve all the good he created us for

 

What we can learn about the Christian life from composting--Part 4--We have to go through tough stuff, but God gets us through

 

We have to go through tough stuff to reach our full potential, but God gives us ways to get through it (prayer, perspective, and serving others)

 

 Another insight from composting--Utility

 

We are saved and sanctified in order to serve

 

Another insight from composting--Transformation

 

We have to let God transform us to do all the good he created us for

 

Another insight from composting--Beyond the dramatic

 

Living out our faith/purpose in the mundane

 

Another insight from composting--Multiple fruits

 

God will produce multiple kinds of good from individual acts of service, so get busy, ask the Spirit for His help, and make yourself available to His insights

 

Another insight from composting--Credit where credit is due

 

How to respond to God’s blessings