Get to the Root of
For trees or other plants to grow, they need good roots. If they start to die, we look for a reason. We get to the root of the problem.
Recently, we had two large trees cut. We loved the trees. However, they were dying. Their roots no longer supplied what they needed to survive.
If we find the source of any problem, we get to the root of it.
We may not find physical roots like a tree. Yet, any problem has a cause.
My husband suffered several physical symptoms in 2003 and 2004. No one found a reason at first. Because we did not give up, doctors finally got to the root of it. He had a brain tumor.
We get to the root of most problems the same way.
We determine:
- Signs of the problem
- Probable causes
- The actual cause
- Ways to correct it
Those steps apply to a variety of difficulties.
- Medical
- Relationship
- Employment
- Property
We often need experts to help us get to the root of it.
Regardless of our abilities, none of us has all the answers. Two heads are better than one. Especially if one of those heads has special training and skills. Even more so, if both heads bow in prayer to seek God’s direction.
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit. (Jeremiah 17:7-8 NKJV).
Thanks to Becky Nash Rowe for the suggestion. Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash.
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6 thoughts on “Get to the Root of”
Great post. So many directions this can go in. I first thought about how some trees have roots that stay along the top of the ground (just below the soil) and don’t go very deep. The problem with them is that it doesn’t take much of a wind to blow them over. I next thought about how pesky some deep-rooted trees (thorny locust trees) come to mind. I have to cut them down and poison the root system to get rid of them. Some, like a pecan tree have very strong roots (most difficult to pull up) while others are much less robust. Your post made me think about how strong my root system is, and how much my prayer life has to do with strengthening my root system of faith. Another great post my friend. Thank you!
Wow, you added much food for thought, J.D. You are so right about the importance of a strong prayer life to strengthen our root system of faith. Blessings on your writing, work around the Cross-Dubya, other ministries, and family.
Such a thoughtful reflection, Diana. We can’t begin to solve anything in our lives unless we dig up the roots, the sources, of our affliction. Let’s let our spiritual roots drink deep from the Living Waters.
Blessings!
Amen, Martha. You worded that with such accuracy and beauty. I love your statement, “Let’s let our spiritual roots drink deep from the Living Waters.” Thank you.
We definitely need prayer to get to the root of our problems. Thank you for an interesting and inspiring message, Diana. Blessings!
Thank you, Katherine. You’re so right about the importance of prayer. Blessings on all your writing.