The ride to the bluff was a treacherous one...
bumps, washouts and ruts
it was twenty four days into November
we made the late afternoon ride to mark it with
a 2 and a 5
to remember the day we said "I do"
~~~
a 2 and a 5
to remember the day we said "I do"
~~~
the tree that bore the first markings
as fresh sweethearts
was no where found after a lengthy search
we had hoped to mark the years spent
underneath the first
we had hoped to mark the years spent
underneath the first
maybe the wind, man or other forces
had taken toll?
~~~
the knife with skillful hands
carefully scratched the years
in the smooth bark of a new beech
as I waited with camera in hand
my eyes and heart were not able to miss
the sight of the tree's base down below,
the beech tree roots
running on the ground
reaching for nourishment
but exposed so raw
tall and straight
roots bare and sprinkled with colors of beauty
roots bare and sprinkled with colors of beauty
but exposed to forces of nature and man
My hearts condition lay bare
at the base of the tree
the LORD stirring my heart
at the base of the tree
the LORD stirring my heart
with full exposure
the shutter clicked
the shutter clicked
convicting thoughts tugged
~~~
send your roots deep
prepare for the storms of life
~~~
send your roots deep
prepare for the storms of life
desire a fresh word
~~~
how am I to withstand the
"mama said, there'd be days like this"
~~~
how am I to withstand the
"mama said, there'd be days like this"
standing straight to the trials and the forces
that come with the living-life
~~~
the inevitable but unseen and unknown
making their unwanted visits
The unwanted is no respecter of persons
~~~
My roots must be covered
they must run deep into God's Word,
be buried in His way.
Landscaping using His Word to cover
and watering with prayer to add beauty
of My Saviour's Love
within a few short weeks,
of the ride to the bluff, life storms blew
the inevitable was encountered
death visited our family
...How did we stand?
with the support of God's ever-ready
comforting peace
and the love of family and friends
that come with the living-life
~~~
the inevitable but unseen and unknown
making their unwanted visits
The unwanted is no respecter of persons
~~~
My roots must be covered
they must run deep into God's Word,
be buried in His way.
Landscaping using His Word to cover
and watering with prayer to add beauty
of My Saviour's Love
within a few short weeks,
of the ride to the bluff, life storms blew
the inevitable was encountered
death visited our family
...How did we stand?
with the support of God's ever-ready
comforting peace
and the love of family and friends
“The tree on the mountain
takes whatever the weather brings.
If it has any choice at all,
it is in putting down roots as deeply as possible."
---Each New Day” ― Corrie ten Boom
I found this on pinterest
a few weeks ago -
just another affirmation
of His desiring us to be grounded
In HIM.
I pray you are sending your roots down deep.
In Him,
Karen
14 comments:
First of all, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, my friend! 25 years, what a BEAUTIFUL gift of grace!
Yesterday I was reading Ps. 1 and spent a lot of time thinking about this being rooted subject. It was a comfort to me that God has transplanted me next to a river so I can bear fruit. Even though the circumstances of my life may feel unfair, the truth is, I am exactly where God wants me...I'm right where He transplanted me. It really encouraged me.
Love you, lady! Keep sending those roots down!!
Happy Anniversary! Also, I'm sorry about the death in your family. We are never ready to let go of those we love. Sweet and interesting post.
Happy Anniversary! Our 25th is coming up next week. It seems like forever but then seems like such a short time. I still think of him as the young man I married.
The picture is great. I am glad that you shared it.
A very powerful and beautiful post! - I am sorry for your loss, it is never easy, but, as your post today reminds us, we can face it if we are firmly grounded with roots that run deep. I send a sweet and gentle hug to you.
Your words resonate deep in my heart, for I sense God calling me to go deeper in His word and in listening to His voice. God has gifted you with a beautiful writing style! Thanks for using it for Him - and us!
I forgot to say, "Happy Anniversary!"
Such a touching post. Do you know what a wonderful thought provoking writer you are? I have been praying a lot lately to grow stronger in Christ,so your post might have been written espescially for me.
A beautiful post! Happy Anniversary!!
With roots that go deep into the Heart of God,we can withstand the storms.
Great post Karen! You have a real sweetheart in Nathan! I also love the drawing and verse you shared from pinterest . . . so true!
Your words have been especially meaningful to me today because I have had so many losses this year and I know that if my roots had not been deep in Jesus, I would have fallen big time.....He had been preparing me and held me tight through each loss.
You really are a gifted writer and are blessing so many, including myself, with your words of wisdom...Thank you....
This is such a sweet, romantic thing to do, and I love the pinterest photo of one of my favorite verses.
A very happy anniversary, Karen, we too have our date carved on a tree at our first home,
Thank you for reminded me of the importance of being rooted in him,as always your photos are beautiful.
Hugs,
Sue
It's those roots in Him that keep us during the worst of the storms.
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