--DEEP-ROOTED FAITH~~

-"The seed falling on good soil refers to someone who
hears the word and understands it." - (Matthew 13:23)-- angelwing

~~The Holy Oak stood next to Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church in New Jersey for more than six hundred years until it had to be removed. At its prime, the twisting branches spanned high and wide. Cool breezes rustled its green leaves and acorns. An oak's main root grows vertically, roots spreads horizontally to supply the tree with a lifetime of moisture and nutrients. This intricate root system often grows more massive than the tree it supports and serves as a lifeline and an anchor for stabilizing the trunk.

Most of our life-giving growth occurs beneath the surface. When Jesus explained the parable of the sower to His disciples, He emphasized the importance of being firmly planted in a personal relationship with the Father. As we grow in the knowledge of God as revealed through the Scriptures, our faith roots are sustained by His Spirit. God helps His followers thrive through ever-changing circumstances, trials, persecution, and worry (Matthew 13:18-23).

Our loving Father nourishes our hearts with His Word. As His Spirit transforms our character, He makes sure the fruit of our deep-rooted faith becomes evident to people around us. ~~

~"Loving Father, please change me from the inside out and anchor me in faith rooted
deep in the unchanging Scriptures. Thank You, LORD, for sending your only begotten
Son, Jesus Christ, to assure us eternal life by His empty grave. \o/ ~~

---"Remember" (lyrics) //By: Passion //<https://youtu.be/34dN7-dO0CA>
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Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]