Do my roots run deep, so that I can weather the storms of life? That is the question my heart is pondering today.
Life throws so many things at us. Things like disappointment, defeat, sorrow, rejection, sickness, loss. Sometimes, these things find us suddenly, without much warning; and other times, they find us slowly, daily stinging our heart.
Often it's the little troubles, that mount up and over take and overwhelm us.
As I've thought about my life, I've thought about an Oak tree. You see, just like my life, God plants oak trees where storms will beat and shake upon it. It's often in the battle of the storm that an oak tree develops it's deep roots, which allows the oak to be strong.
Just like an oak tree, often I find that God allows storms into my life. For it's through the storms my roots can develop deeper into my foundation...which is Jesus Christ.
Human nature has taught us that life is hard....BUT..God is good. Is my prayer, "O God, take me, break me, make me?"
The beauty of nature comes after the harshest of storms, and I believe that Godly people have been swept by many a storm which has resulted in battle scars.
During your storms, have they swept you away? Have they left you broken, hurt, beaten down and weary feeling as though you are alone in the valley?
Or, have they lifted you to the mountain top where you are able to see the sunlight of Jesus...and you've been left with scars that allow you much sympathy for those who are in their battle field...feeling battered and scarred?
Praying that today, you are able to say,
"O God, take me, break me, make me!"
Kim, your words made me think of my life and all the troubles and trials I have been through and you know God is right there with me keeping me strong and on course. Isn't he just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHope all finds you and your family well. I have been thinking of you alot lately and keeping you covered in prayer.
What a beautiful post! Your heart is so pure for our Father! This post reminds me of one of my favorite songs....Point of Grace sings called "Heal the Wound, But Leave the Scar" and it goes on to say...the scar is a reminder of how merciful God is. Beautiful song and this is a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing your heart today! I was blessed by you, once again!
ReplyDeleteI am still lifting your sweet daughter up each time the Father brings her to my thoughts! I am so touched by her willingness to be "His hands and feet" in the mission field! Thanking God for her commitment to HIM!
Blessings to you this snowy day!
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know that I'm praying for you.
God is faithful.
Sometimes you might just need to look in the mirror and say that out loud. :)
Love,
Sue
What a great post! It is so hard when you are in the middle of the storm but how I enjoy getting to look back and see how His hand was right there, I was never alone!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
I loved your post. I often pray that God will make me an oak of righteousness that displays His splendor.
ReplyDeleteI have often told God that I felt like several hurricanes were hitting my life at once. The storms have been hard, but they have caused me to find Him more deeply for my life.
Yes, the storms have caused my roots to grow deeper.
I had not heard that before. Thank you for sharing it.
I am new the blogging world. I'd love to have you stop by. I am still trying to meet people and am loving having visitors and finding people.
Many blessings,
Julie
Aloah Kim.. I enjoyed this post...
ReplyDeleteSometimes we go through life, just living it and than "Wham" you find yourself going through a journey of survival and total trust in the Lord.I thank the the Lord my roots were planted before the storms hit. But oh what lessons and hidden treasures I continue to find along the way... Joyful