But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose
confidence is in him. They 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 17:7-8 NIV
If I trust in the Lord and have confidence in Him, I am
blessed. I receive all of His strength for whatever comes against me. I stand
strong against the enemy's attempt to destroy my faith. Like the roots of a
tree seeking water for life, my soul, mind, and spirit shall seek His living
water. They persevere through whatever tries to impede their progress until
living water is found. Once discovered this water, His Word, feeds my soul with
all I need to withstand the onslaught of life. My roots in His Truth anchor me
strongly, and I live safely and securely in His will. His perfect love casts
out any fear. I am like a tree planted by water that continually receives water
for nourishment. Faith secures me, and no circumstance creates fear. I continually
draw from His well of living water, and thrive in His Truth. No matter what may
happen, my life remains pliable in His purpose. No worry grows where faith has
taken root. I store His living water in my roots so in times of drought, I may
draw from its truth. He remains in me as I remain in Him. As long as I continue
to seek His living water, my life bears His fruit. My life, filled with peace, breathes
His grace, mercy, and love.
Doesn’t this sound amazing? This is my perfect dream! To have
a confident faith that withstands all which comes against it—to have a faith
which fear cannot destroy! I wish to live such a life that continually speaks His
peace, remains calm in all seasons, offers hope to others, and lives His love.
The truth is this kind of faith is absolutely possible. But I must do my part.
I choose to place my trust and confidence in Him. I choose to seek Him. I
choose to put down deep roots in His Word. I choose to apply it to my life. I
choose Him over anything else. Then I shall understand that He chose me long
before I chose Him. Into every fiber of my being, His love shall flow. I will
be strong because He is strong. No weapon that comes against me will uproot my confident
faith in Him. I shall realize and know I am blessed.
©2017 Lynn Lacher
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