We all have our ways of dealing with the circumstances and struggles of life. I have not always handled these things well.
I have been a people pleaser and a bit of a perfectionist for most of my days, often defining myself by my roles and self-imposed expectations. I was strong and independent, yet, when life hit, it would knock me down, HARD. Relying on MY strength, I’d get back up just to get knocked down again.
And again…
I was a small bush that withered at any sign of drought or heat.
When life hit, it would knock me down, HARD.
Why were things affecting me like this?
It’s because I had no roots.
I still see myself as strong, but it doesn’t come from my efforts.
How did I make this shift?
I’d love to say that it was the moment I decided to have a relationship with Jesus, but it wasn’t. Even after, it took me a while to understand where my foundation started. It was through Gods Word that I established roots.
I still see myself as strong, but it doesn’t come from my own efforts.
I am no longer knocked down by the storms and circumstances of life. I stand upright with my roots digging deep into the source of my true identity. The wind might rustle my leaves, but I now stand firm.
Not only that, but my leaves remain green and vibrant throughout the seasons.
Where are you rooted when life’s circumstances come at you?