SPIRITUAL ROOT SYSTEM

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How do we grow spiritual roots that are strong enough so that we can stand when the troubles of life hit us and want to knock us down? 

 

The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man 

who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has 

no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution 

comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. 

Matthew 13:20-21

 

God says that we will face trouble in this life. It’s not the same for everyone. I’ve experienced enough trouble in my life to satisfy me for a lifetime. Life is hard. For some it’s harder than others. 

 

In 2004 when my family and I were in a head-on collision while going 65mph my life changed forever. My husband died next to me which means that I instantly became a single mom to three small children. Life got full of trouble in a split second. I had no warning. I was blindsided by tragedy and trauma. 


How was I able to stand while going through all of this? 

I was able to stand because of my spiritual root system being strong. I also was blessed with an amazing support system of family and friends that helped hold me up and survive. 

I have to say that it was in large part it was because of choices that I had made through previous years that helped me to have a root system that was strong enough to help me not fall over and die. 


Some of the choices in my life that help my roots to get even stronger:

  • I spend one-on-one time with Jesus – oh how this changes a person! 
  • I continue to pursue heart healing – I am not the same person I was 20 years ago because of this. The truth of Jesus is life-changing! 
  • I spend time in solitude and silence – time away from the busyness of life is refreshing and a great time of reconnecting with Jesus.
  • I choose to fast, regularly – there is nothing like fasting and sacrificing a desire in order to pursue and connect with all that God has for me.
  • I listen to God’s voice and choose obedience – Nothing changes a person like this does. You want strong roots? Do this! 
  • I have gone to retreats and conferences – spending time with friends over a weekend or a few days who were pursuing God in the same way is encouraging. 
  • I have asked the Lord to change me - not easy to do! It can feel risky! 
When I was in my 20's and made a radical decision to go all-in for Jesus, I changed friends – I needed to find new friends who loved Jesus too. 

Consider what it looks like for you to grow your spiritual root system. 

 

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