God Measures Lives By What Is Hidden Before What Is Visible. A Pure Heart Shines Long After Applause Has Disappeared.

Some seasons are for roots, not fruit. Be patient.

I was thinking about time and asking, where does it go?

You cannot have the fruit without the root.

“He will be like a tree planted by the water, that sends out its roots by the river. It will not be afraid when the heat comes but its leaves will be green. It will not be troubled in a dry year, or stop giving fruit.” - Jeremiah 17:8.

Be separate; be pure.

“The Lord has said, “So come out from among them. Do not be joined to them. Touch nothing that is sinful. And I will receive you. I will be a Father to you. You will be My sons and daughters, says the All-powerful God.”” - 2 Corinthians 6:17–18.

Trust God’s timing. What feels like pressure may be formation.

When it feels like nothing is happening, let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

“Do not let yourselves get tired of doing good. If we do not give up, we will get what is coming to us at the right time.” - Galatians 6:9.

ROOT:

R – Remain steady in seeking God first.
O – Own your season and don’t rush it.
O – Outlast the naysayers.
T – Trust the unseen process.

Declare: “I am growing the roots before the fruits.”

Pouring out my heart for years and standing on faith.

Never force yourself to fit in where you do not belong.

Learn from the work of ants.

“Go to the ant, O lazy person. Watch and think about her ways, and be wise.” - Proverbs 6:6.

What you focus on grows.

Your job was always to plant the seed. Don’t get your role and God’s role mixed up.

What you feed will grow; what you starve will die.