AS A TREE

"I shall be like a tree planted by the river ... " Psalm 1:3 Abiding in God and in His faithfulness, I shall be like a tree of fruitfulness Blessed to do His perfect will, planted along His righteousness Called to conform toward Christ against worldliness Driven toward His triumph midst blissfulness. Ever-upheld by the Lord by His river of provisions’ flow Freed indeed from grip of worthless vanity-blow Graciously geared-up to worship with glow Hoisted for faith-ascent, I go and grow. Instilled with divine nature with my roots absorbing great spiritual nurture Jubilantly, I keep on reaching-out while staying in spiritual pasture Kindled to practice kindness with caring goodness-culture Loving, marked by the Saviour’s compassion-feature. Moved by the Almighty, I press on toward service-fulfillment height Nourished as His tree, bearing sweet fruits of heavenly delight Offering myself fully well with obedience of optimized might Persevering to exalt Him, basking in His light.