In a book ‘Grace for purpose prayers’ I have read this verse this morning
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 NKJV
The subject of the chapter is : When facing uncertain times.
It surely is uncertain and unstable times around us in the world.
We don’t get through this journey of life without experiencing concerns challenges and difficulties.We wonder what the future holds.
When I look back though I can see I got through it all with God’s help.
I definitely want to be like this tree which stands strong through the heat,storms and droughts putting my roots deep into Jesus so I will keep standing strong and flourishing producing good fruit.
For the past few days I have had this verse coming in my head John 14 v 1
Let not your heart be troubled you believe in God,believe also in me.
I also had the words keep praying keep trusting,keep believing.
Dear Lord
Help me to be like the tree in Jeremiah 17 v 7 to 8 and to have the attitude of John 14 v 1 so I can stand strong in you no matter what
In Jesus name I pray Amen
I will post a pic of the lovely cedar of Lebanon tree in Bath Street Frome where My wonderful great aunt used to live.