Saturday, January 27, 2018

From Seed to Tree

Ever have sleepless nights?

Well, I do.

Here is a word for you.
You are not your red eyes and damaged skin.
Your fear of the dark doesn't define you.
The doubts and questions in your soul,  no matter how big, will not consume you.
The groanings of your heart will not go unanswered.
Your pain is not your enemy.


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Our God is Mighty.
King of Kings, He is Lord of Day and Night.
He is my Dad,
The One who causes flowers to grow in the wilderness,
and the barren plains to gush with living water.

Though it is not from Him, my hurts are in His hands.
What the Enemy intended for evil, God has turned into a seed.
Planted in HIs fertile soil- even in my heart!
Tended by Him oh so sweetly and gently-
His banner is over me!

What was intended for evil will become a flowering tree,
and life will burst from its branches- from me, and my heart!
Not one part of it (me) will be left to decay,
none will be lacking sun.

See-- Good things have taken root.
His Word will come forth, a sprout will show.
Life is His, and in His hands secure.
Great and marvelous is He-
Someday, this tree, this girl, this daughter will look back and see,

What was darkest night to me is where He made room for life to grow.
Under the shelter of His wings is where life is found again.
Under His Son, His Stars, you will breathe and flourish,
...Like a tree planted by living water.

What was desert around you will bloom.
His Word is true, His love is steadfast, and not all of time could change its smallest piece.
The wicked will perish, but the people of God will stand, swayed not by the winds of chance or fear.

Your bark (character) will be true,
Your roots (foundation) firm,
and your trunk/core (heart) will be steadfast in Him.

You will be like a tree, and you will be called His own.
Have courage, dear heart.

Morning is coming, but also the night. If you would ask, then ask again.
Who is Lord of the Day?
and Who, then, is Lord of the Night?

When they come, know and see,
and place your trust in Him alone