Evergreens

“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8.

This passage holds a very dear place in my heart for it is the passage E.L.M. (Emerging Life Ministries) was anchored in the beginning of 2008. I felt the urging of Christ to put in place a family ministry knowing that He would guide my steps. It was more on paper at first but He quickly led me into the direction of posting morning devotionals through blogs. It wasn’t until illness overtook our family on several fronts that really rooted this ministry. It was planted by God, watered by God and will grow through God and all that He brings.

Our family has been in a season of drought for over a year and half, and our drought will continue most likely for the next couple of years. I do not fear the future for God has shown me in this drought that I will not thirst for anything. He will provide the nutrients and Light for the much needed fruit to prosper in this season.

We all carry within us a garden ministry to be tended to, cared for and properly managed. It is a garden where we kneel with Christ and get our hands dirty in an effort to promote growth. It is a garden where we must allow Christ to weed in order that the yield will not be choked out. It is a garden that needs our trust and confidence in God as the rich soil for its foundation.

How does your garden grow?