April 8________________________________________
They delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season, their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. Psalm 1:2-3 (NLT)
LIKE LEAVES THAT NEVER WITHER
A poem and essay by ILMA
Those who believe in God, delight in all his commands
They do not give in to their selfish motives and demands
They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruits
Their leaves never wither because they have deep roots.
They seek the Lord day and night and abide in him
They stay pure and holy and choose not to fall into sin
They prosper in all they do because God always delivers
They are faithful and will never be defeated by the devil.
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Have you ever watched or observed leaves of trees and plants by the riverbanks? Their leaves look so healthy? The trees will never fail to bear fruit because they are always nourished by the water beside them. If we constantly abide in the Lord, meditating on his commands and truth day and night, we will also prosper like the leaves of trees by the riverbanks that never wither.
When we constantly feed on the word of God, we are constantly blessed with the fruits of the Spirit which is joy, love, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness, peace, self-control. If we abide in Christ, we will all have the fruits.
PRAYER
Lord, let me constantly abide and obey you.
REFLECTION
Are you abiding in Christ? Are you reaping the fruits of His Spirit?
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