Seeds

In Mark 4:26,27,  Jesus said that the kingdom of God is like the seed scattered on the ground by a farmer - it sprouts and grows whether he is awake or asleep. The seed grows even though the farmer may not know how. 

The point made is that when you prayerfully, carefully and lovingly plant seeds of change; whether in relationships, finances, parenting, spiritual development or whatever; God can make things happen even when you can't see how or aren't actively working on it at times. 

The same thing can happen if we prayerlessly, carelessly and selfishly plant seeds of change.  Regardless of where we plant them, they will take root and grow whether we are consciously and actively tending to them or not.  Financial loss, disrespectful children, failed marriage, spiritual reversal - any and all will grow accordingly.

The point is to take our eyes off self and look to the Spirit of Christ to guide our steps and determine our ways - to lean on and trust in Him rather than work for and depend on self: "Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.  Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Gal 6:8-9).  Jus' Say'n.