Who or What are You Rooted in?

When the storms of life blow through,
will your Roots hold its ground?
Or, will you be uprooted & tossed about like a rag doll?

 
Who, or What, do you turn to when life fails you?  When life is so stormy it's all you can do to hold on?
Do you depend on a person to be Rooted? 
Do you turn to a remedy-something you can do to be Rooted?
 
What happens when that person isn't there?  Maybe they passed away.  Maybe they are out of the country.  Maybe they have issues of their own at the time and can't deal with your storm.
 
What about the next time you argue with your "Root"?  That's a little disappointing to have to fight with your foundation...someone you trust won't hurt you.  But, in reality, they do. 
That person who is your Root, will let you down.  They will disappoint you time and time again, and leave you feeling vulnerable, alone, insecure and unsecured.
 
Okay, so what about a remedy to be Rooted in?  Do you exercise, or eat, or drug, or drink, have sex, retreat within yourself, become a social butterfly, become someone else?   There are so many ways we as humans handle our storms. 
These remedies are only temporary. 
They don't last. And, if they do, it could be leading to an addiction. 
 
I know of someone who will NEVER disappoint.  He is ALWAYS there whenever you need him.  He is a constant source of security, joy, peace, confidence, strength, power.  When the storms of life blow through, his Roots are deeper than the ocean is wide and you will not waiver one bit!  You can call on him anytime day or night, and he's there!  His love is unconditional and he will never take it from you! 
 
Who is this man you ask?  His name is JESUS!  He is the giver and sustainer of life!  He is the Root of my life for which I cling to daily.  Through ALL the storms of my life, and some have been pretty horrific, Jesus has sustained me through everything with a peace and joy that I can't explain!  I just know it's real!
 
If you're being tossed back and forth in life, and needing a Root, give Jesus a try.  I promise you.... you WILL NOT be disappointed!
 
Philippians 4:6..."And, the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."  MEANING:  Jesus stands as a centurion at my heart and mind...protecting it!
 
Matthew 11:28... “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
MEANING:  Jesus will give you peace through your trials.  We can't escape the storms of life, but we can have peace through them.
 
What is your Root going to be? 
Something or someone temporary and unpredictable?
Or, someone permanent and reliable?
 
 
 

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