Tag: God's Word

Deep Roots

On By Jodi EymanIn PoetryLeave a comment

I entered a search in google to find a photo that would go with my writing this morning. I entered “a tree that is not destroyed by storms” and Google replied with the following:

“No single tree is completely immune to storms, but certain species are highly wind-resistant due to flexible wood, deep taproots, and strong branch attachments. Maintaining tree health and structural pruning are critical to preventing them from snapping or uprooting during severe weather” which reinforced the importance of this simple plea…

Plant Your message so deep in my heart that the storms of life do not blow it away.

Guard Your Thoughts

On By Jodi EymanIn PoetryLeave a comment

Countless lies the enemy hurled

I regarded as truth

With empty thoughts to fill, I fell down that hill

Instead of studying You.

The enemy came to steal, kill and destroy

And cunning as ever was he

But my sword and my shield is the truth of your Word

And now I am counting on Thee

“And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15

The Lord is My Helper

On By Jodi EymanIn ThoughtsLeave a comment

The Lord is my Helper, I shall not be afraid.

What a statement! Just as I write it, my mind is filled with potential fears.

Fears of losing those I love, fears of falling ill, fears of financial strain and fears of failure.

But… the Lord is my Helper, Whom (or what) shall I fear?

The Bible is full of statements that seem to contradict our human experience.

Yet, He shows up time and again proving His Word is true

And on this Rock, we stand.

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Psalm 28:7

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1