{"id":2478,"date":"2026-04-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yfc.ca\/resources\/?p=2478"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:55:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:55:12","slug":"epray-ep-49-lectio-divina-rooted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yfc.ca\/resources\/2026\/04\/13\/epray-ep-49-lectio-divina-rooted\/","title":{"rendered":"ePray | Ep. 49 Lectio Divina: Rooted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/a>\n\n\n\r\n
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ePray | Episode 49| April 13, 2026
\nLectio Divina: Rooted<\/strong>
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Lectio Divina: Rooted
\nDate: April 13, 2026
\nScripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jen Hubbard<\/b><\/p>\n

Part 1: Inward Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome. Im Brenda, thanks for joining me in this time of reflection and turning our face to God.<\/div>\n
Our Theme for this month is Rooted.<\/div>\n
We will begin with a breath prayer. Slowing down and being with God.<\/div>\n
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Inhale: I trust You, Lord \/ Exhale: With all my heart (Proverbs 3:5).<\/div>\n
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Today we will be reading from Jeremiah chapter 17 verse 7&,8<\/p>\n

\u00a0“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD<\/em><\/p>\n

and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0They are like trees planted along a<\/em><\/p>\n

riverbank,with roots that reach deep into the water.<\/em><\/p>\n

Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought.<\/em><\/p>\n

Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.<\/em><\/p>\n

Assess your level of trust in God. How do you lean on Him during challenging times?<\/p>\n

Pause<\/p>\n

Reflect on how you can deepen your spiritual roots through prayer, meditation, and studying scripture.<\/p>\n

Pause<\/p>\n

Think about how your faith helps you navigate life’s difficulties. What practices keep your spirit vibrant, even in tough seasons?<\/p>\n

Pause<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Part 2: Outward Focus<\/b><\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

\u00a0“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD<\/em><\/p>\n

and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0They are like trees planted along a<\/em><\/p>\n

riverbank,with roots that reach deep into the water.<\/em><\/p>\n

Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought.<\/em><\/p>\n

Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.<\/em><\/p>\n

The idea that these trees \u201cnever stop producing fruit\u201d suggests that a strong faith leads to positive outcomes, not just for oneself but also for the community.<\/p>\n

Invite youth to consider where they place their hope and confidence, potentially leading them to explore their own faith.<\/p>\n

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Part 3: Closing Prayer<\/b><\/p>\n

We will close with an ancient prayer for God\u2019s peace and protection as we entrust ourselves into His care.<\/span><\/p>\n

O God,<\/span>
\n<\/span> from whom all holy desires, all good counsels,<\/span>
\n<\/span> and all just works do proceed:<\/span>
\n<\/span> give to your servants that peace<\/span>
\n<\/span> which the world cannot give;<\/span>
\n<\/span> that our hearts may be set to obey your will;<\/span>
\n<\/span> and that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies,<\/span>
\n<\/span> may pass our time in rest and quietness;<\/span>
\n<\/span> through Jesus Christ our Lord.<\/span>
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