Deep Roots

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, 

whose trust is the Lord.  

He is like a tree planted by water, 

that sends out its roots by the stream,

And does not fear when heat comes,

For its leaves remain green,

And is not anxious in the year of drought,

For it does not cease to bear fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8

This passage speaks of bearing fruit

In ups and downs 'cause of its roots

They’re deep, they’ve dug down to the soil

That cannot be disturbed or spoiled

It offers life from underneath

Regardless of the sun and heat

I’m challenged thinking on this truth

Because I have neglected roots

In leaving for the mission field

I forfeited 'familiar' yield 

Transplanted 'cross the ocean wide

I’ve been surprised at what’s inside

My heart seems frail at best sometimes

Because my roots need to abide

In soil rich....the Words of God

Not settle for the greenish sod

If trials ceased I would not grow

Because they make me crave to know

The waters that will yield a crop

That will bring life and never stop.