Be Like a Tree

Prayer – Lord, I worship You. You have given me guidance, wisdom, and understanding through Your word. Thank You. Help me continue to delight in Your word and Your ways…meditating on it day and night. 

Tree planted by the water at an Israeli kibbutz.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and in His Law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore, the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 1:1-6 NKJV

 

Meditate on the verse: And in His law he meditates day and night.

 

Do you have a list of scriptures that you find comforting? While you are not overwhelmed by fear or stress, make a list of your favorite calming, reassuring, and uplifting verses. Maybe start with the classic ones and add your favorites:

               Psalm 23

               Psalm 1

               Jeremiah 29:11-13

               Psalm 118:6

               1 John 4:18

               Matthew 6

               John 14:1-3, 27

               1 Peter 5:7

               Philippians 4:6-8, 19

When you are struggling, pray those scriptures to the Lord—out loud whenever possible. Worship the Lord with His words. Memorize and meditate on the scripture passages that you love. There is power in the word of the Lord. Then give thanks to the Lord. Use these and other verses to encourage others. They need the Lord as much as you do.

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 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 2:6-7

What is your choice today? To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength…and to love your neighbor as yourself? Are you like a tree planted by the water—yielding fruit? Will you choose to allow your faith to grow like that tree?

 

Verses of Salvation ~ Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Philippians 2:1-2 NLT

 

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