Like a Tree

“They will be like a tree planted by the water . . . its leaves are always green” (Jeremiah 17:8, NIV)

Like a tree by a stream, let me be,

my roots deep in moist soil,

so when drought comes,

heavens don’t give rain,

I stand green and flourishing.

May I be a sturdy oak,

my roots deep in God,

so when winds blow,

storms unleash,

I stand erect in any gale,

firm upon the Rock.

May my faith go deep into His Word,

until I stand strong, rooted,

steadfast in His promises,

able to weather any storm — 

like a tree by a stream.

– Jewell Johnson