Trees Firmly Rooted

Hawaii: December 2009

My prayer for all who read this, my brothers and sisters in Christ, is that we truly become like trees. Firmly rooted, planted, and intertwined with the truth and unquenchable source of the Lord. May we bear fruit, regardless of the season of life, by remaining in Him. May our branches, our limbs, reach towards Him and point to Him always. That everything we are comes from Him - God is our source:

"But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green and they never stop producing fruit" -Jeremiah 17:7-8

"But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.

They are like trees planted along the riverbank,

bearing fruit each season.

Their leaves never wither,

and they prosper in all they do."

-Psalm 1:2-3

Trees at Antler's Park: Summer 2009

"When i think of all this, i fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources, he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. "

-Ephesians 3:14-17

"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness"

-Colossians 2:7

"Like the finest apple tree in the orchard is my lover among other young men.

I sit in His delightful shade and taste His delicious fruit."

-Song of Songs 2:3

Centennial Lakes: Summer 2008

This may seem like a random, unrelated song to end with, but this has been the anthem on my heart over the past week. It's amazing. Check it out. If you know of any other verses about trees, definitely feel free to write them as comments! Be blessed, friends.

"This is the sound of the redeemed,

rising up to praise the King,

Our hope is in You.

Singing Glorious, Glorious One

You have saved us.

Honor and power and praise to the Savior.

You are the answer, You are the answer.

We the redeemed,

Hear us singing,

You are Holy.

You are Holy."

-Hillsong

"With your unfailing love you lead the people you have redeemed. In your might, you guide them to your sacred home." -Exodus 15:13