Planted in the house of the Lord,
they will prosper in the courts of our God.
In old age, they will still bear fruit;
they will stay fresh and green,
to proclaim that Yahweh is upright,
“He is my Rock,” they say, “he never fails.”
---- my own,
I have planted you in my own garden, and you live in Me, and My life flows into you and from you to all you meet and encounter each day. Planted in Me, rooted in Me, sustained by Me, you have nothing to fear. Why do you worry? Why are you anxious about everything? Have you not understood after all these years and your hair is gray, that all your experience of Me ever since you can remember is that I have always been with you. Through troubled waters I have saved you, steadied you, lifted you up, steadied you. I have wiped away your tears, when you made mistakes, I corrected you, and I have set you on the path of life once more. So why are you troubled? Why do you go about with a long face and a heavy heart? By your response to the trials and crosses I send you to purify, strengthen, and prepare you for eternal life, you display a distinct lack of faith, trust, and even love for Me. Am I not your God? Am I not the Bridegroom of your soul? Have I not espoused you to Myself? Why then are you sad, worried, anxious, fearful, filled with doubt and anxiety? Why do you permit the peace that I desire to pour into your soul to disturb your spirit? You give way to the wiles of the Enemy when you display a distinct lack of trust in My never-failing goodness, mercy, and compassion. Withdraw often into the place within you where I dwell. Be still and experience My Presence in you. I AM here. I wait for you. Come often to this quiet place in your soul and find in Me your rest. This is My assurance to you today: listen to it, believe it, and let your feet grow steady, and your heart be filled with joy and gladness as you receive with a joyful heart the promises I make to you now. In old age, you will still bear fruit; you will stay fresh and green. You will proclaim that I, your Lord, am upright, I AM your Rock, and I who have never failed you in the past, will not fail you in the present, and will never fail you in the future.
