He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:8
Where are my roots?
Lately, I’ve felt enslaved to flickering hope.
I’ve been adopting an attitude that wants to just become numb to the world. You know – the functioning mom – moving around, smiling, looking like she’s got it all together. When on the inside there’s ache.
What does it mean to have no worries in times of drought? My earthly mind cannot understand not worrying. I try. But, then, once again, I slip into worry.
Worry does not produce fruit.
I was thinking that I needed to just keep going. Fighting. Grinning and bearing it. But my roots were shallow, and not centered on Christ, but on the sands of this world. Then today, when I was sitting on my couch, I realized I could either continue doing this world on my own terms or surrender my agenda and sink my roots into Christ. So I prayed. And this is all I could muster.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.
That’s it. Over and over.
Those tap roots, those words, began to fill me with hope. Not mine. But His.
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| sprawling roots from my silver maple |
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Yes, I can relate. Thanks for the encouragement.
I have added your button to my blog.
Sometimes all it takes is the mention of His name. Ya’ll have to remember what power is in His name!
He knows our every need.
God bless ya and have a glorious day sweetie!
So true!! Oh, how I long for my “roots” to be deep in Christ!!
Thank-you for once again sharing you heart!!
Jessica
I too am trying to sink my roots deeper in him. Sometimes when there are few words, it seems like the prayer from the heart comes the strongest. So glad he can hear our heart’s cry. Thanks for sharing!
I see ya’ll have seven children, I only have two…grown. I do have eight grandkiddos though who fill my heart to the max.
I just wanted to thank you for your sweet comment and hoppin’ on my blog. I sure hope ya’ll enjoy the ride!
God bless ya and in the words of that silly old Granny Clampett, “ya’ll come back now, ya hear???”
good post…it reminds me of John chapter 15:1-17 my favorite part being
9″As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your JOY MAY BE COMPLETE.
Great taproot! When the 3 kids were home Cheryl and I felt that way sometimes – running and doing, but maybe not absorbing all that was going on. Then we would realize there was meaning in the running and doing, as it was with our kids. That helped. But you still can’t get away from the need for the ultimate taproot – God/Jesus. I like your analogy!
wb
You’re living the best advice I’ve ever been given…when you can think of nothing else, when there is nothing else to say, when you’ve cried your last pathetic plea to the Lord, all there is left to do is muster the word, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus” over and over…He’ll take care of the rest! You certainly are rooted whether you feel like it or not! Thank you for your transparency, Rachel!
With everything I am dealing with, I need to remember your words.
It was like your post was meant just for me.
Thank you.
Rachel, your transparency is so encouraging. God will use that to bless others. This past year has been really hard for my family and yet God has proven faithful, over and over and over. One thing I’ve learned is this: during the times when Satan is throwing his arrows my way, I have asked the Lord to remind me continually of who He says He is in the Bible and of His promises which never fail! He has been faithful! He will do that for anyone who comes to Him seeking the Living Water.
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Romans 5:4-6 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Rachel,
There is power in the name of Jesus. I remember being pregnant with Daniel. Being in the hospital for weeks. One night I just cried out, ” Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.” The peace that came down from above was unexplainable. There is power in his name. He met me there in that hospital bed. He took care of my situation. He will take care of yours. Just continue to call out his name.
~blessings
Dorcas
I saw you had left comments on my blog and I wanted to come over and say hello! I LOVE your blog (the header is just beautiful)!
Lifting up prayers!
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
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i know the feelings you were having all too well. oh what hope and peace we have in Jesus! my aunt always reminds me that the way to be the best mother to my children is to kneel at the feet of Jesus… cleaning, laundry, dishes can wait… just give me Jesus!
I’m so thankful that we have a Savoir who understands the things in our hearts that cannot be expressed with words. I love that calling out his name is enough to bring comfort and the hope to keep going.