Are you grounded? If I asked that question of a teenager, I might get an answer of “not currently”.
Being grounded can have several different connotations. To a pilot it means they can’t fly; to a kid it means they can’t hang out with their friends; to a horticulturalist it means their plants have a good root base and to an electrician it means the wires are safe.
The basis is the same. Grounded: rooted attached, secured, stabilized, immovable.
Yesterday a friend told me that my morning devotions were peaceful and got her grounded for the day. That stuck with me!
Lord, I want to be grounded. I don’t want to fly off if conditions aren’t safe. I don’t want to be hanging out with people that can cause me harm and I certainly don’t want to be touching something that could be shocking.
“16 I ask the Father with his great glory to give you the power to be strong in your spirits. He will give you that strength through his Spirit. 17 I pray that Christ will live in your hearts because of your faith. I pray that your life will be strong in love and be built (GROUNDED) on love. 18 And I pray that you and all God’s holy people will have the power to understand the greatness of Christ’s love—how wide, how long, how high, and how deep that love is.” Ephesians 3:16-18 ERV
I want my life to be like that of a tree that’s grounded. The roots run deep keeping it stable during the high winds and strong storms.
“Great blessings belong to those who don’t listen to evil advice, who don’t live like sinners, and who don’t join those who make fun of God.
2. Instead, they love the Lord’s teachings and think about them day and night.3 So they grow strong, like a tree planted by a stream— a tree that produces fruit when it should and has leaves that never fall. Everything they do is successful.” Psalm 1: 1-3 ERV
So I’ll ask again…are you grounded? I hope so.
When I first saw the post I thought well no I shouldn’t be in trouble.
Then as I read I too understood there are many ways to be grounded. It is a wonderful way to start your day, grounded, centered, and prepared to take on the challenge the day may bring.
To be able to empty your tank and be grounded sets the tone and brings peace around you. I hope everyone is able to find what works for them and makes and takes the time to make it happen daily.
Thanks for reminding me of that.
I to would like my life to be like that of a tree, grounded is good!
Thank you Kristi for sharing!!!
Thanks for reading this morning Cindy. I’ve been praying for you and your family.