* Roots

I always thought I had strong roots; especially where my faith was concerned.  As a child, I grew up going to church and learning about Jesus. I loved going to church; it was who our family was and what we did. Our social life revolved around church activities and I never really questioned my commitment to God. Be that as it may, I must admit that I didn’t truly have a desire to be more like Jesus until my oldest son was born. I wanted to give him solid roots; for him to be brought up in a church family around people who loved the Lord.  I also knew it meant working on my own roots.

My roots in the faith have needed “repotting” from time to time as I’ve faced challenges and just life in general but since 2009, I’ve really learned the meaning of digging down deep and being firmly planted in my faith. God has used cancer to help strengthen my roots and build a deeper relationship with Him.

Have you ever noticed that the trees that tend to survive a hurricane are the ones who have other trees all around them? Their roots are stronger because they bind together and they weather the storm better because they lean on each other to remain strong.  What helps you strengthen your roots? For me, it’s my faith and the support of my family and friends. If you’re in the midst of a storm, I encourage you to find a way to strengthen your roots.  Strong roots are what sustain you and help you remain on solid ground long after the storm is over.

Blessings, Cindy J