Like a tree planted by a river, finding a constant source of life and nourishment.
Like a tree spreading out its roots to that source, reaching for that which will make it strong.
Like a tree that’s unafraid in heat, because its roots are drinking from that which satisfies.
Like a tree whose leaf is always green, because the tree never lacks.
Like a tree not anxious in drought, because the river will always supply enough.
Like a tree yielding fruit, because it has all it needs and extends to others from that supply.
Like a tree strong and trusting, reaching out its roots to the constant source of life and supply.
Lord, make me like that.
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes: but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7,8
By Bethany Hayes
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