Five Minute Friday: Tree
Today I am joining Lisa-Jo and others for the 5 Minute Friday where we are given a word prompt and write for just 5 minutes simply for the joy of writing. No editing or backtracking necessary. No need to be perfect. Just words freely flowing from my heart to yours.
Tree
I want to be like a tree.
Steady and strong, withstanding any storm.
Rising high above, far above, facing the sun.
Roots going down deep, deep into the soil of His love.
Branches offering shade, coolness, a place of rest.
A trunk so strong, reaching down, and drinking the life source, the Living Water.
I want to be like a tree, planted by the streams of living water.
Unmovable, unshakeable, letting my roots go down deep.
I want to be like a tree.
Beautiful!
Beautiful!! Yes I want to be a tree too! Roots deep into God’s word and branches reaching towards heaven, arms and hands open to praise Him.
this was beautiful – to be drinking of the Living Water, so that we may offer coolness, rest, refreshing. a picture of our lives poured out for others – yes and amen! thank you for these words, barbie!
I love that imagery and never thought about when we are a strong tree (of God’s, figuratively as you spoke here) we do provide shade, comfort, fun (climbing!) to others in our lives. I love Psalm 1 where it talks about being a tree planted by the streams. Love it! Good word 🙂
Blessings,
Nicole
WorkingKansasHomemaker.com
I will join you in the prayer that we continue to grow deeper roots and stronger branches. I am so encouraged by your heart and words. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Amy!
I want to be one of those deeply rooted, planted by streams of living water trees too!
Have a beautiful weekend Mindy!
So do I, Barbie! Jeremiah 17:8 is a verse I’ve been thinking about lately (in fact, it’s in my post from today!)
Blessings to you!
In Him, Joan
P.S. Your blog looks great! I love the latest addition of the box to click to continue reading!
Thanks Joan! Looking forward to reading your post.
Oh that’s GOOOOOD!!
Thanks for stopping by Katey!
Me too! I want to be a tree and I would be happy to be rooted near you, my friend! 😉 I so took a bunch of pics of trees on my walk s the past few weeks…they speak volumes. Love you!
I would love to root next to you my friend! I wish I had taken this picture. I really need to snap more photos when I’m out and about. Have a beautiful weekend!
I love this prayer Barbie. I just love it.
Thank you Rebekah! Looking forward to stopping by your place soon!
Beautiful words Barbie! I also want to be a tree. Firmly rooted in Him and offering my shade to others!
Blessings Melissa!
Loved this! We are right on the same page…I want to be like a tree too 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Becky!
We are all oaks of righteousness, a planting for the display of His splendor! Loved your thoughts this week, Barbie.
AMEN! Blessings to you Holly!
Barbie, love your post. The words are moving, and they reflect what we should want to be. Dropped in from Lisa-Jo’s.
Have a beautiful weekend Sherrey!
Yes, me too! Thank you for putting this so simply, so beautifully. I am so very thankful for your heart and your words that I don’t read often enough! May you be blessed this weekend as you sink deep down into our great and faithful God!
Thank you for stopping by Becky, and for your kind words. Looking forward to reading your 5MF post!
Oh I love this! I want the exact same thing 🙂
Have a beautiful weekend Heather!
Dear Barbie
I hear your heart’s cry to be like a tree planted by the streets of Living Water, and I was reminded of how this is precisely where we are planted when we come to Jesus and learn to abide in Him!! I know your leaves have the beautiful ability to always stay green no matter the season you go through.
Blessings XX
Mia
Thank you so much Mia! Have a blessed weekend!
All I can say is, “May it be so, Lord, in each of our lives!”
AMEN! Thanks for stopping by Joanne!
I like the way Janet thinks. May are roots grow ever deeper in Him and our branches forever declare His praise. Beautiful description of a tree Barbie.
Hmmm, yes! Forever declaring His praise. Blessings!
I think we are already like trees. When we are in His Word and seeking Him-it is working through us, changing us, always for the better. AMEN!!
So true Janet! I just want to stay in that place of always abiding in Him! Blessings!
Oh yes. We are always in need of that 🙂 May we always be a seeking and abiding people!
We are late night neighbors over at Lisa Jo’s tonight/this morning! 😉 How much do I love that?
I want to be like a tree too… roots down deep, offering shelter and a place of refuge! That is actually what my name means! “A resting place beside still waters”
Love you girlie!
Oh girl, I LOVE the meaning of your name! Hope you have a beautiful weekend!