...but the root of the righteous

     will never be moved.

                 Proverbs 12. 3

(Do everything,

seek out every opportunity

to nurture 

     our relationship with the LORD

and to grow deep roots in Him.

It doesn't just happen.

And there will be storms in life.

                   Big ones.

God never intended for us

     to face them alone.)

O LORD,

May we come to You today

        and every day

that You would strengthen us

and help us to grow in You.

Help us to know that through loving You,

worshiping You, serving You,

walking with You,

and keeping Your Word

           not just in our hearts,

You radically alter

         the trajectory of our lives.

We need not fear the storms

           or the forecasts,

because You are with us.

Help us to trust You,

   even in what we face today.