Monday, June 12, 2006
ROOTS
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So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live
in him,rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you
were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7
The roots on our "eyeball tree" , as my precious five year old
granddaughter, Taylor, calls it (elephant ear philodendron) keep
shooting out. They are strong and fibrous, thin and flexible. When
they get long enough to reach down into the decking, I wrap them
around the trunk to prevent their rooting in the earth under the wood
deck.
Aren't we like those roots? Springing up and reaching out, waving in
the breeze, always turning toward the sun. Isn't God always there,
gently turning us downward so our roots can be firmly and deeply in
Him. He is continuously and gently doing this, even though it is
barely noticeable.
It is necessary, though, in order to steady the large, heavy top
growth of the plant - the visible part. Then when the storms come, we
will not topple, but stand firm, rooted deeply in Him.
Thank you, Lord, for faithfully taking care of rooting us, even
though we are not aware of it.
Prayer:Father, help me to not get topheavy by doing things that you
can just see. Help me to grow deep, sturdy roots in You, through
communion in prayer with You each day. Thank you, Father. In Jesus'
name, Amen.
Sally I. Kennedy Author of "Words from the Heart", and 52 Little
Parables from Ireland" (Creation House Press)
http://www.sallyikennedy.com
PRAYER
"Lord, fill me with your Holy Spirit and make my heart like yours. Strengthen my heart and my will that I may I choose to love what is good and to hate what is evil."
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