Be That Tree

 

But I am like

   a green olive tree

in the house of God.

I trust in

the steadfast love of God

      forever

                and ever.

              Psalm 52. 8

(The olive tree is an evergreen,

thriving in any kind of soil,

                   even sand.

Deeply rooted,

  it can withstand drought

  for lengthy periods of time.

It is known for its beauty,

   being fruitful and

   purposeful, bearing fruit,

   oil, and wood.

Trusting God looks like that,

distinctive and thriving,

  no matter the soil,

  no matter the circumstances,

taking root downward

         and bearing fruit upward.

Trusting God for His steadfast love

allows us to respond differently,

   even in rock hard conditions,

learned not in crisis,

but strengthened in daily steps

   on the most ordinary days.)

O LORD,

Thrive in us for Your glory

and for the good of

   all those around us.

Bear fruit through us

  tromping in the wilderness,

  wandering in the desert,

  weathering the storms,

and trusting You,

           even on this very day.

Grant to us the strength

   to trust You.

              Even in this.