A little girl enthusiastically planted a tree and tended to it every day, thrilled to see her tiny seedling begin to sprout. She watched in wonder as delicate branches emerged, shaping the seedling into a young tree. Even though she wasn't certain about the best way to care for her tree, she guessed that a cup of water each day would be enough for it to flourish. Time passed and her visits to the tree became less frequent, as she discovered other adventures that distracted her from her little tree.
One day, she noticed something unusual about the leaves on her tree's branches—they didn't look as vibrant as before! Her beloved tree was starting to wither. Eager to find a solution, she turned to her father for guidance. He joined her outside and asked if she had been feeding her tree. "Oh, no," she exclaimed in surprise, it was growing beautifully, and the leaves were so green, so why would I need to feed it? He then inquired if she had been watering her tree, and she said "I have been giving it one cup of water each week when I remember," thinking that was sufficient since her tree appeared green and tall. He explained that every tree thrives on nourishment and needs hydration at the roots to flourish; without it, a tree will eventually wither.
He said, "My daughter what is visible above the ground doesn't tell the whole story. To see your tree flourish, you must tend to the roots."
Like the Girl and her Tree, our lives are grounded by roots. And like the roots of this tree, we absorb what surrounds us. However, not all we absorb is beneficial. A Twinkie and a bowl of kale salad offer vastly different nutrition. Similarly, not all life experiences heal; some harm and weaken our root structure.
Our roots have endured trauma, abuse, abandonment, disappointment, shame, hate, and deceit. These negative influences penetrate our root system, causing disease at its core.
Yet, we hold the remedy to heal our roots at their core—Abba!
Our Father, our Abba, steps in to heal and eradicate the disease, allowing new growth. Only the Father can do this. He desires for each of us to be freed from the grip of persistent diseased behaviors. As He reveals our malnourished, depleted, diseased roots, He empowers us to uproot them and replace them with fresh, healthy seedlings.
Perhaps today, you feel the Father calling you, offering to assist you in removing your old, diseased roots and embracing the freedom to cultivate something new.
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