Well Rooted

Something God laid on my heart recently was that our faith, trust, and confidence in Him needs to be well rooted. When difficult situations come our way, this will shine a light on how well rooted we are. If we react with confidence in God’s goodness, we can see we are well rooted. However, if we show a lot of fear, anxiety, panic, and worry – we might have shallow roots.

It’s normal to worry and have fears, but we can’t allow them to control us. Instead we need to base our perspective on The One who is in control and on His unwavering goodness.

I love the words found in Ephesians 3:16-19 (NIV). Paul wrote, “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

This is a prayer all Christians need. When Jesus dwells in our hearts, when we are rooted in His love, and when we fully grasp how wide, long, high, and deep His love is – this brings us to complete trust in Him. We will not be shaken by trials or attacks. We will not be upset by bitter words spoken against us. We will not dread what may come.

We are safe in our Good Shepherd’s care. This means there is absolutely nothing we need to worry about.

I realize this is easier said than done. Therefore, we have to remind ourselves of truth. The enemy will be quick to feed us doubts, and we have to remember to fight back with truth. It takes consistency, but we can get there. With the Lord’s help, we can become well rooted.

Pray with me: Dear Heavenly Father, I want to be well rooted in my faith and trust in You. No matter what comes my way, I don’t want to be shaken. I want to be full of trust in You, Your love, Your goodness, and Your plans for my life. I know You love me beyond measure, and that alone should remind me I have nothing to fear. Help me to continually abide and lean on the Good Shepherd. Every moment of every day. Thank You. In Jesus’ beautiful name I pray. Amen.

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