I needed to repot my Jade plant. It had grown too tall for the pot it was in and was leaning terribly- ready to fall over. As I lifted it out of the soil, I saw the reason for it's off-kilter position. Although the plant was a foot tall, it's roots were very shallow, barely an inch deep. It couldn't stay upright and centered with such a small root system to hold it in place.
What a different picture to see the root system of a wild fig tree in South Africa with roots that go 400 feet deep. Roots going down deep- that’s what I want.
Standing strong for years, though nature’s elements come against it – that is my desire. Year after year unmoved when erosion and age set in-let this be me.
Oh Lord, I want to be like those majestic trees with roots that go down deep into the rich soil of your word. When strong winds come, let my roots hold firm so my faith won’t be uprooted. When fear and doubt try to push me over, let my roots spread out even further and take in nourishment from your unending love.
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,
they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon;
planted in the house of the Lord,
they will flourish in the courts of our God.
They will still bear fruit in old age,
they will stay fresh and green,
proclaiming, “The Lord is upright;
he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.”
Psalm 92:12-15
When my roots are strong and healthy in the Lord then I will be able to let my branches reach up and spread out so that I can give shade to the weary. As I remain rooted and grounded in Him I will bear fruit to help those in need.
Thank you Lord for this promise.
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