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Mighty Oaks

by | Jan 18, 2015 | Prayer | 15 comments

“They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” (Isaiah 61:3b, NIV)

Mighty Oaks

Mighty oaks from little acorns grow
Leaf by leaf, branch by branch,
A process slow
and almost unbelievable that He
from just one seed brings forth a tower tree.
The mighty oak, if only it could speak,
would tell of times when faith and hope grew weak.
But though challenged by the tempest or the drought
the stately oak would urge us not to doubt.
For throughout the trials, the troubles, and the tests
God prospers or withholds as He sees best.
If we like little acorns will press forward
ever looking upward, reaching toward
great victories o’er discouragements and sorrows
Then we shall be as mighty oaks tomorrow.

 

(Author unknown)

Today I am joining … Give Me Grace and Still Saturday and Scripture & A Snapshot and Sunday Stillness and Spiritual Sundays .


In My Thoughts,
Joanne

15 Comments

  1. Michelle
    Michelle on January 18, 2015 at 7:51 am

    Thank you for this word of encouragement!

    • joanneviola
      joanneviola on January 18, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      Glad they encouraged, Michelle.

    • joanneviola
      joanneviola on January 18, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      Glad you stopped here today. Have a restful day!

  3. Gayl
    Gayl on January 18, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    Enjoyed this. I love oak trees! I have a large one in my yard. It always reminds me of being strong, rooted, branching out , ever growing upward. It can be a symbol of our lives as we are rooted in Christ, branching out , but always pointing to God. I’m visiting from #GiveMeGrace.

    • joanneviola
      joanneviola on January 18, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      It is amazing all that a large tree can speak to us. May our roots go deep in Him. Glad you stopped here today.

  4. Holly Barrett
    Holly Barrett on January 18, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Oh, that we will all be called oaks of righteousness!

  5. joanneviola
    joanneviola on January 18, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    Yes, Holly!

  6. Sandra
    Sandra on January 18, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    What a picture that tree is, strong, but sure. Lovely post. dropping in from Sunday Stillness

    • joanneviola
      joanneviola on January 19, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      Thank you. May that be each of us – strong & sure in Him! Have a wonderful week!

  7. KymPossible
    KymPossible on January 18, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    What a pretty picture and beautiful verse! Perfect together.

    • joanneviola
      joanneviola on January 19, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      Thank you. May you have a wonderful week!

  8. cmjenniferm
    cmjenniferm on January 18, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    For the display of His splendor…beautiful!

  9. lisha epperson
    lisha epperson on January 20, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    “God prospers or withholds as He sees best”. Accepting this truth is life changing. Best lesson EVER. Thanks for linking up Joanne, always great to connect.

    • joanneviola
      joanneviola on January 23, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      Lisha, it’s not always easy to accept this truth when He is withholding. So needed the reminder. Loved seeing the pictures of Lake Placid & the competition on FB 🙂 Blessings!