Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 5 Apr 2008

Word of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 5 Apr 2008

The importance of building strong roots. "Strong Roots" takes time, effort, and constantly growing our relationship with God. The only way that we can grow strong roots is by patiently watering it everyday. Too much water and we kill it. Too little, it dies. Today's word of encouragement is about waiting patiently for the right word from God. God is always waiting for us to run to Him, and He is more than willing to speak to us. But so often we rush God to give us an answer immediately. This attitude towards God produces rotten fruits which causes our roots to die. The more we don't listen to God, the more we will start to listen to our own voice. We listen to our own voice because that is the answer we are looking for. Truth hurts! Like pruning our leaves, in order to grow stronger in the Lord. We have to deal with the truth. If we don't cut the leaves that are growing wildly, we won’t grow strong, tall, and sturdy. God’s love for us is unconditional. His ways are right. Is He not the potter and are we not the clay? What is God specifically saying to you about a situation? I hope we are listening carefully and walking in obedience. Exodus 15:26 He said, "If you listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you." © Apr 2008 Shaun Lee. www.everynation.org.sg archive: www.shauntzen.blogspot.com