Key Verse:

“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water,

that bringeth forth his fruit in his season;

his leaf also shall not wither;

and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”

— Psalm 1:3

Rooted Truth:

A life built on Christ is not only unshakable—it is fruitful, steady, and prosperous in God’s eyes.

Faith Story:

In the Sahara Desert, there stands a lone acacia tree known as the Tree of Ténéré.

For centuries, it survived in one of the harshest environments on earth.

How?

Its roots stretched over 100 feet deep, tapping into an underground water source long after every other tree had died.

This is the picture Scripture gives of the believer rooted in God:

Unshaken by heat.

Unbroken by drought.

Unmoved by storms.

Unaffected by seasons.

Because your strength does not come from the surface—

but from the Source.

Psalm 1 describes a life that stands:

A life rooted…

A life nourished…

A life stable…

A life fruitful…

A life prosperous in God’s eyes…

The world builds quickly and collapses easily.

But the one who builds on Christ—

the one who hears and obeys His Word—

stands firm when storms rage,

bears fruit when others wither,

and shines when darkness deepens.

God doesn’t just want you to survive.

He wants you to stand.

And not just stand—

but flourish.

Because the life built on the Rock is a life no storm can destroy.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Colossians 2:7 – “Rooted and built up in him…”

Jeremiah 17:7–8 – “…as a tree planted by the waters… and shall not be careful in the year of drought…”

Matthew 7:25 – “It fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.”

Daily Practice:

Write down one area of your life where you want to see lasting fruit—

your prayer life, marriage, parenting, purity, ministry, or discipline.

Ask God to root that area more deeply in Christ.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, thank You for being the Rock beneath my feet. Establish my life in Your Word, anchor me in Your truth, and make my heart strong and steady. Let me stand firm through every storm and bear fruit that glorifies You. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What has this week revealed about the strength of your foundation?

• Where do you see God calling you to deeper roots?

• How can you intentionally choose to build your life on Christ daily?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith