rooted to be fruited

j-e-l-o-u-s-y
It is a viscous
cycle...

wanting more
of what others
have.

possessions.
position.
power.
place.
people.
potential.

Jealousy
steals from us;
causes us to feel
more
empty.

We are thieves
stealing joy
from ourselves.

Always
wanting more.

It's a seemingly
endless cycle.

Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted
and bear their own fruit.
Proverbs 12:12 (NLT)

Enter a new
cycle.

Contentment.

A state of mind.
A choice.
A heart attitude.

Determined
that what I have
is enough.

Trusting
that if I need it,
God will provide.

possessions.
position.
power.
place.
people.
potential.

He is the God
of all.
He created all things
for His glory.

And whether they bow
to Him or not…

they are still
under His authority.

And He can bring to me
whatever He chooses.

But I believe
He is wanting,
He is waiting,
He is willing
me to be
more humble.

The godly
are not perfect people.

The godly
are not self-righteous.

The godly
are simply people
who put God first.

Who understand
that only through
His sacrifice,
His blood,
His resurrection...

are they godly.

That is where
contentment
begins.

A humble heart.

Not needing more
than Him.
Knowing that He
will provide
all I need.

Then my roots
can grow down deep
into Him.

And I can grow,
little by little,
stronger and stronger
each day...
and be rooted.

A tree
planted and
​bearing fruit.

A new and
refreshing cycle.

This one does not
make me feel lousy.

This one does not
make me feel less.

This one nourishes,
replenishes,
regenerates,
repopulates,
and re-cycles.

Word of God,
train me today...
to change the cycle that is my thought life and choose contentment,
to be rooted in faith, regardless of my feelings, trusting You to make me strong.

Lord, let me be
rooted in You.
Let my roots
grow down deep
drawing up nourishment
from You.

See that I go on
growing
in You.

Help me become
strong
and vigorous
in the truths
You have taught.

Let my life
overflow
with joy and thanksgiving
for all You have done.
(from Colossians 2:7)