We can learn a lot from trees:
they’re always grounded but never stop reaching heavenward.
– Everett Mamor
“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord
and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
They are like trees planted along a riverbank,
with roots that reach deep into the water.
Such trees are not bothered by the heat
or worried by long months of drought.
Their leaves stay green,
and they never stop producing fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT)
Consider a tree for a moment. As beautiful as trees are to look at, we don’t see what goes on underground – as they grow roots. Trees must develop deep roots in order to grow strong and produce their beauty. But we don’t see the roots. We just see and enjoy the beauty. In much the same way, what goes on inside of us is like the roots of a tree. – Joyce Meyer
But I am like an olive tree growing in the house of God;
I trust in his constant love forever and ever.
I will always thank you, God, for what you have done;
in the presence of your people
I will proclaim that you are good.
Psalm 52:8-9 Good News Translation
Sturdy gospel roots that go deep into rich spiritual soil strengthen
and steady us in times of trial and difficulty. – David A. Bednar
And now just as you trusted Christ to save you,
trust him, too, for each day’s problems; live in vital union with him.
Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment from him.
See that you go on growing in the Lord,
and become strong and vigorous in the truth you were taught.
Let your lives overflow with joy and thanksgiving for all he has done. Colossians 2:6-7 Living Bible
Be like a tree:
Stay grounded.
Connect with your roots.
Turn over a new leaf.
Bend before you break.
Enjoy your own natural beauty.
Keep growing.