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ePray | Lectio Divina: Ep. 49 Rooted
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ePray | Episode 49| April 13, 2026
Lectio Divina: Rooted
With Brenda Hamm – Youth for Christ Steinbach
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Lectio Divina: Rooted
Date: April 13, 2026
Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8
Jen Hubbard
Part 1: Inward Focus
“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD
and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.
They are like trees planted along a
riverbank,with roots that reach deep into the water.
Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought.
Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.
Assess your level of trust in God. How do you lean on Him during challenging times?
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Reflect on how you can deepen your spiritual roots through prayer, meditation, and studying scripture.
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Think about how your faith helps you navigate life’s difficulties. What practices keep your spirit vibrant, even in tough seasons?
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Part 2: Outward Focus
As I read this passage again, think of one young person in your life who needs to put their hope and confidence in God. Someone who needs to trust in God even though things aren’t great right now.
“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD
and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.
They are like trees planted along a
riverbank,with roots that reach deep into the water.
Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought.
Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.
The idea that these trees “never stop producing fruit” suggests that a strong faith leads to positive outcomes, not just for oneself but also for the community.
Invite youth to consider where they place their hope and confidence, potentially leading them to explore their own faith.
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Part 3: Closing Prayer
We will close with an ancient prayer for God’s peace and protection as we entrust ourselves into His care.
O God,
from whom all holy desires, all good counsels,
and all just works do proceed:
give to your servants that peace
which the world cannot give;
that our hearts may be set to obey your will;
and that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies,
may pass our time in rest and quietness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.