“Cursed is the one who trusts in man,
who depends on flesh for his strength
and whose heart turns away from the Lord.
He will be like a bush in the wastelands;
he will not see prosperity when it comes.
He will dwell in the parched places of the desert,
in a salt land where no one lives.
But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
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 17:5-8
When do I place my trust in men? In what situations am I likely to depend on my own abilities, on my flesh?
Do I see how choices that turn my heart from God lead me to living like a bush in a wasteland? Do I want to dwell alone in a desert land?
Oh, but the life giving attributes of trusting in the Lord!
I will be like a strong tree. Planted close to my source of life. My roots will be connected.
When adversity comes I will not fear.
Even in seasons of dryness, I do not worry.
Even when I don’t see it, there is fruit being borne.
Father, may I choose blessings over curses and place my trust, my full confidence in you.
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“It does not fear . . . . It has no worries.” This comes from rootedness in Him—yes. Thank you.
Thank you Aislinn for stopping by. This week I was wrestling with a decision that alternated between choosing rootedness in Him and in striving to make something happen. Need to keep remembering.
Thank you for beautiful words, reminders, and a picture speaking its thousands of words to the soul. And, friend, thank you for the recent follow at my place. Humbled. Grateful. I have a love affair with trees, the branches and mostly their trunks. Such God Art.
Elizabeth- thank you! I love knowing that you love trees. When we lived in Washington we would love the old growth forest- God art- absolutely.
I’m always going to read and thought, why haven’t I subscribed yet 🙂
Even in…even where…He is ALWAYS there. Amen and amen!
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I’m stopping by from Jumping Tandem today.
I love Sundays! Thank you for your wonderful words.
I attended the online Saddleback Church service today to hear Nick Vujicic. His words truly touched my heart. I can not believe how emotional I still am.
“If I fail, I try again,again,and again.. If you fail, are you going to try again? If you can’t get miracle, become one”. Nick Vujicic
Hi Rona! Thank you for stopping by!
I want to be like a tree, whose roots are firmly planted in Him. Thank you for sharing your heart here so beautifully!
Thank you Barbie! I’m so happy I found your Sunday link up- so nourishing to read 🙂
I’ve used Ps. 1 and Jer. 17 re: trees, etc., for my husband’s prayer list. Dave is a quiet “tree”, but reaches out and touches so many and is a faithfully rooted servant of our Lord. As tough and tiring as life can be surrounding us, he and I rely on the Lord’s “water” flowing into our hearts and giving us the strength to serve Him. Yes….
Joanne- I love that those are part of your husband’s prayer list. Thank you for stopping by!
To be a strong tree, planted firmly… that is a wonderful thing.
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http://www.sharono-somethingtothinkabout.com/
Hi Sharon! Thank you for visiting…I’m going to head to your place now.