Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8
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Have you ever seen a big strong healthy tree, its leaves lush and green? No matter what storms may pass its way, it always stands firm. The tree pictured is a photo of a tree across from my house. Through family history, I know the tree to be at least 90 years old. This is a spruce tree, in the family of Evergreens, which means it is green all year. I have watched this tree for the past 20+ years and seen it stand strong and firm through many extreme situations such as hurricanes, blizzards, 100 degree heat, and the biting cold of 10 degrees below zero.
Let us not be surprised when we have to face difficulties. When the wind blows hard on a tree, the roots stretch and grow the stronger, Let it be so with us. Let us not be weaklings, yielding to every wind that blows, but strong in spirit to resist. ~ Amy Carmichael ~
Have a blessed day.
Such a lovely card!! Thanks for the scripture picture!!
ReplyDeleteHello Abby - how lovely to see you at the Stampin Sisters for Christ Challenge! Your work is always so lovely and this is no exception! What a gorgeous scene and perfect scripture! Thank you Abby for your prayers and encouraging comments my friend - you are a blessing!! I am happy to say my eyes are doing well after the last surgery!! Thank you for playing along with us at the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge this week - we love to see you! {{{hugs}}}
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Hello Abby, this is my first time visiting your blog I believe. That verse always reminds me of a song, but I can't think of the group! This is truly lovely and such a calming and peaceful scripture reminder, thank you! Thanks for playing along with Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week!
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