Lenten Devotion - March 28, 2025

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Devotion: "They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither." The psalmist gives us a powerful image of the fruitful life—a tree with constant access to nourishment, producing exactly what's needed at the right time.

Notice what makes this tree fruitful: location and connection to a water source. It doesn't struggle for nourishment but has roots that reach life-giving water. In the same way, spiritual fruitfulness begins with being "planted" in the right place—close to God, regularly nourishing our souls through prayer, Scripture, and community.

The psalm also mentions fruit "in its season." Different seasons bring different kinds of fruitfulness. In some seasons, we're actively producing visible fruit; in others, we're focusing on deepening our roots. Both are essential parts of the growth cycle. Whatever season you're in, trust that as you stay connected to your Source, you'll bear exactly the fruit needed for this time.

Daily Action Steps:

  1. Consider whether you're "planted" in a way that gives you regular access to spiritual nourishment—if not, what needs to change?
  2. Identify what season you're in spiritually—a time of visible fruitfulness or a season of root development.
  3. Attend worship today with an openness to how God might refresh and nourish your spirit.

Prayer: God of all seasons, help me remain deeply rooted in your love. When I'm tempted to strive or compare my growth with others, remind me that true fruitfulness comes from connection with you. May my life produce fruit that refreshes and nourishes those around me, giving them a taste of your goodness. Amen.

Breath Prayer: (Inhale) Planted by streams... (Exhale) bearing fruit in season.
Location: Monroe, OH, USA

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