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DEAR GOD: Blessed Are Those Who Trust In You~

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 “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 (ESV)

 Commentary:

Jeremiah 17:7-8 beautifully illustrates the profound blessings that come from placing our trust in the Lord. The metaphor of a tree planted by water signifies stability, nourishment, and resilience. Just as a tree with deep roots by a stream remains vibrant and fruitful even in adverse conditions, so too does a person who trusts in God remain steadfast and flourishing despite life’s challenges.

Supporting Scriptures:

  1. Psalm 1:3 (ESV):

    “He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”

  2. Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV):

    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

  3. Isaiah 26:3 (ESV):

    “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”

Moral Thoughts:

  • Trusting in the Lord brings stability and peace, even in difficult times.
  • Our confidence in God allows us to remain fruitful and resilient, regardless of external circumstances.
  • True prosperity comes from a deep-rooted relationship with God.

Meditative Takeaways:

  • Reflect on areas of your life where you need to deepen your trust in God.
  • Consider how God’s faithfulness has sustained you in past challenges.
  • Meditate on the peace and stability that comes from being rooted in God’s love.

Reflective Questions:

  1. In what areas of your life do you struggle to trust God fully?
  2. How can you cultivate a deeper sense of trust and reliance on God?
  3. What steps can you take to ensure your spiritual roots are deeply planted in God’s word?

Closing Prayer:

“Dear LORD and Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your unwavering love and faithfulness. Help us to trust in You completely, knowing that You are our source of strength and stability. Like a tree planted by the water, may we draw deeply from Your living waters, remaining steadfast and fruitful even in times of drought. Grant us peace and confidence in Your promises and guide us in all our ways. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”

Thought for the Day

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and let His peace and stability be your foundation. No matter the challenges you face, know that you are deeply rooted in His love and care.”

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DEAR GOD: Your Water & Light Complete Me~

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The Stream of Living Water

God is the source of all life and light. He created the sun, the moon, and the stars to illuminate the earth and to mark the seasons and times. He also created the sea and the sky and filled them with living creatures.

He is the fountain of life, and in His light, we see light. He gives us living water, which is His Spirit, to quench our thirst and to cleanse us from our sins.

He is the light of the world, and whoever follows Him will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.

He is the basis of all things for all things, humans, creatures, nature and otherwise. In Him we have a sanctuary and an everlasting protective armor. With Him we can accomplish things with relative ease through His power and name. Without Him we are baseless in all we endeavor, which is to say it’s an exercise in futility, we won’t be able to do anything in the way we would with Him in our lives.

His everlasting Light and His Living waters complete me as it should all of His followers and those of faith.

When you see the Light from sun, whom do you think of?

When you see the rushing moving water, who do think of?

“Dear LORD, Your Light, Your Living Water, and Your love complete me, in Jesus’ name, Amen.”

– Genesis 1:3
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

– Genesis 1:14-15
And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light upon the earth.” And it was so.

– Genesis 1:20
And God said, “Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.”

– Psalm 36:9
For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.

– John 4:10
Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”

– John 8:12
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

 

 

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