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
sallyikennedy@bellsouth.net
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