As a gardener plants flowers and trees, he delights as they begin to grow. He takes great pride as they flourish in abundance. It is the same with the Lord, we are His tree of righteousness, planted by Him and He glories in our growth. We are chosen and He has taken us out of the wilderness and planted us in the sweet garden of His heart. We will grow into His likeness with flourishing fruit in abundance all for His glory. Our roots are planted deep in Him and whatever storm comes our way, a few branches may be broken, but we shall not be moved. Our leaves are green and healthy because we feed on His word and drink of His living waters to survive.
Let this be our prayer…
Lord Jesus,
May the fruit of Your love blossom beautifully in me, so the world may see the beauty of Your love illuminated through me. Keep me planted firm and deep by Your living waters, so my life shall bear all things, believe all things, hope all things and endure all things. In everything I do, shall I prosper as I meditate on Your word day and night….
And as I awaken each morning, my lips shall whisper Your name, With each beat of my heart I will never be the same, Every breath that I breathe Lord is only for You and nothing else matters in all that I do, My soul desires You as I thirst for Your love And the meditation of my heart flows from above, In You Lord Jehovah, as we draw close together, Under the shadow of Your wings I will find peace forever. I trust in You Lord and will keep my mind stayed on You, and as I do, it will flow with pure and lovely thoughts, so worthy to be praised. In my seasons of pruning may Your grace carry me through the process and give You all the glory. Because of Your grace, I am fresh and flourishing as Your fruit grows in abundance from the depths of my heart, with the power and beauty of Your Holy Spirit. What a glorious and peaceful way to live each day.
I arise each morning in awe of Your holy presence. Thank You Lord for Your lovingkindness You pour upon me each day. In Your Precious Name, Amen.
You have comforted all my wasted places. You have made my wilderness like Eden and my desert like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness are found in the garden of my heart and waves of thankfulness overflow and the voice of melody I shall always sing in honor of You. Isaiah 51:3
Is.61:3, Is. 26:3, 1 Cor.13:7, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 91:1, Ps.119:37
Author June Hodgins 