July.08.02: Light For The Day - "Let My Roots Sink Deep"

-- Psalm 23 (NIV)
"1 The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want."

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Lord, I sit alone by a quiet stream. My thoughts turn to Psalm23.
The waters gently ripple by. Trees gracefully bow their branches
and teasingly rustle their leaves in the pure, fresh breeze.
A bird lilts a beckoning call to its mate.
A distant falcon pierces the air with its echoing screech.

Peace. Thank You, Lord. But what about when I must return to
the hustle and bustle? How can I be prepared?

I look at the trees; their roots sink deep by the stream.
In the same way, let my roots sink deep into You.
Let me feed on Your Word. As we commune in prayer,
let me drink from the living water of Your spirit.
Let me jump in and be bathed by Your cleansing power.
I will rely on You rather than things that are shallow and temporary.
I can't depend on my own abilities and strength,
but I'm confident in Your care and direction.

I will take special notice of the good things when they come.
I will fix my mind on what is pure and lovely and upright.

when the heat and winds of life's storms come, I will not fear;
I know You are near. I will not worry but keep on producing a life
that is a blessing for You and others.

Let me take time often to come drink from Your quiet stream.
I thank You for it.

-- Unknown
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-- Psalm 23 (NIV)
"1 The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of
righteousness for His name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."