Oaks of Righteousness

Isaiah 61:1-3

"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.

He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim freedom for th ecaptives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion -- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor."

I have an acorn hanging at the window over my kitchen sink where I spend a great deal of my time. It is a constant reminder of my little girls. They are my little acorns. I pray that they will grow slowly, stronger each day in body, spirit and faith. I pray that they will one day grow into oaks of righteousness to display His splendor. This analogy is so poignant in my mind. I see an old gnarled oak tree older, bigger and more wise than any other tree in the forest. It's been through storms, seen lightening, and has weathered wind storms, but still it stands, strong for all to see for miles around. Beautiful in it's wisenness. To display Him alone. But to be honest, I will love my girls always whatever they want to become, and where ever they go.