The other morning as I had my quiet time, I read this verse:
This picture on which I put this verse is one of hundreds that I have taken from the window in the room where I sit at my desk on most mornings and spend time with God. That is where I was sitting when I read those words.
The window in that room looks out on our back yard. There, front and center, is this very large oak tree. So many of the sky pictures or weather pictures that I have taken over the years just naturally include that big oak tree.
When we first moved here 25 years ago, that tree was small. But now look at it!
As I read those words that Paul had written to the Corinthian believers centuries ago, and I looked out my window, I thought of how our oak tree is a beautiful example of standing firm in our faith no matter what is going on around us.
The cold days of winter:
The growth, but also the storms, of spring:
The beauty of a summer sunset:
The golden days of autumn:
The fog that may hide our view of what’s around us:
The scary storms that come:
Each of us can relate to one of these scenarios. Life is so full of beauty but also can wallop us with fear and heartache.
My prayer is that I…that all of us who follow Christ…will stand firm in our faith even when the scenes that surround us are changing.
The only way to do that is to stay in God’s Word, ask for His wisdom and direction, and follow Him faithfully.
Don’t let the winds that are blowing all around us, especially in these days, weaken and uproot us. Stay rooted and grounded in God’s truth!
So may it be said of each of us who are Christ followers, “FOR IN YOUR FAITH YOU ARE STANDING FIRM!”
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I love the way you linked this biblical encouragement to the various photos. You took each photo from your home, your safe place. God is our refuge and safe place and that was a timely reminder. Thank you. 😊
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I love your insight, Nicola. Thanks for reading!
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Great lesson, and absolutely beautiful set of photos to go along with it Patty. They are all great, but the one with the strange clouds is really neat. Thank you for sharing!
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That day with those roll clouds was very weird indeed. It was really intimidating. Thanks for reading, Pete!
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This was a lovely visual representation of standing firm in our faith. Thank you, Patty! 🙂
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I appreciate that, Nancy. Thanks for reading.
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Amen! Incredible pictures to illustrate the depth of meaning in this verse.
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Thank you, Beth!
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Beautiful encouragement, Patty. Love all the photos of your oak tree, withstanding whatever circumstances she finds herself. May we live as oaks of righteousness (Isaiah 61:3)!
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The perfect verse for this blog, Nancy! Thank you!
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Patti, what a lovely series of photos to punctuate your meditative thoughts!
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Thank you, Manette!
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Awesome photographs! It is our faith that keeps us strong, no matter the winds and storm. Very good post!!! Wishing you blessings at Easter!
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Thank you, Linda! Easter blessings for you, too!
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What a beautiful way to illustrate that scripture!
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Thank you, Ann!
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“Stay rooted and grounded in God’s truth!” Amen! God bless you and yours today, Patty! 🤗
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Thank you, Cindy, and blessings to you!
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As I read your postI thought of Psalm 1:3
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I love the tree analogy in that Psalm. It’s perfect for this blog.
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