Due to an unexpected trip out of town, the Song Reflections for the next few days will simply consist of Scripture, a song, lyrics to read prayerfully, and some reflection questions. The devotionals will return the week of February 14th. Thanks for your understanding.
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Jeremiah 17:5-10 (NRSV)
Thus says the LORD: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the LORD.
They shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when relief comes. They shall live in the parched places of the wilderness, in an uninhabited salt land.
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.
They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit.
The heart is devious above all else; it is perverse-- who can understand it?
I the LORD test the mind and search the heart, to give to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their doings.
Song: “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” by Casting Crowns
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord!"
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I've proved Him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
Oh, for grace to trust Him more!
I'm so glad I learned to trust Him,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend
And I know that He is with me,
Will be with me to the end.
Oh, how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood
And in simple faith to plunge me
'Neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just from sin and self to cease
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
This word from the Lord through Jeremiah focuses on trust. What are some things that you are tempted at times to trust apart from (or sometimes even more than) God? What do you think lies behind that tendency?
How have you experienced God’s flourishing in your life when you’ve rested in him and trusted his ways? How has he shown himself trustworthy and faithful?
Spend some time praying over verses 7-8 and asking God to root them deep in your life:
Blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit.