my roots

Journal entry by Ann — Jan 10, 2018
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”
Colossians 2:7 NLT

Normally I am a NIV translation kind of girl, but I found this scripture in the NLT version and loved it. It made me think about what kind of foundation my is life built upon? I want my roots to run so deep that nothing or no one can uproot me. Many experiences in my life have uprooted me, but that was before my acceptance of Jesus. That was also before my mind realized my longing and total reliance on Him was all I needed. When Your head accepts the real truth and your heart will follow. Once they connect even the most difficult things pass through the scriptures and promises of God. I hold tightly to the fact that He will always be there for me, He will not leave me, and His love is not comparable to any other love I will ever experience.
That last part of the scripture that talks of overflowing with thankfulness that doesn’t come easy until you realize what you have to be thankful for. If I made a list of things to be thankful for there wouldn’t be enough room. I am of course grateful for the normal things like a house, clothes, food, overall health, family , friends, and cars to drive. But I seem to find more joy in the simple things like children’s laughter, kindness of strangers, beauty of His creation, the taste of a good chocolate, snowflakes, worship music, and I am in awe of His creativity in nature and people.
If I keep my mind and heart connected to God the plans He has for me cannot fail. My love and compassion for others should overflow easily. Grace should flow freely. Selflessness and serving others should be of great importance to my heart. Above all things I should long to put Him first and be honoring and glorifying Him in all I do. I am only able to do these things because of His great love and abundance of grace. Thank you, Lord.
Hugs and love, Ann