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"This is what the LORD says: 'Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD. He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. 'But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.' "
Jeremiah 17:5-8
"...like a tree planted by the water..."
Trees begin with a single seed.
Growth occurs with nourishment, with water.
This water is here, now, amidst us, but not us.
These are the fountains that water, the truths of the Lord: words, thoughts and meditations prompted by scripture, and revealed during meditation, reflection, listening, considering, incorporating these truths as I roll these words through my mind and allow them to permeate -- as water soaks the soil and nourishes the tree.
Your statutes are wonderful;
therefore I obey them.
The unfolding of your word gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple.
I open my mouth and pant,
longing for your commands.
Turn to me and have mercy on me,
as you always do to those who love your name.
Direct my footsteps according to your word,
let no sin rule over me.
Redeem me from the oppression of men,
let no sin rule over me.
Make your face shine upon your servant
and teach me your decrees.
Streams of tears flow from my eyes,
for your word is not obeyed.
Psalm 119:129-136
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