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EQUILIBRIUM

Years ago, after a windy night of rain, I looked out the window and received quite a surprise. An 80 ft. tall Live Oak Tree had fallen over our driveway. Trunk to the ground, its huge roots pointing skyward; It is a shock when something that normally stretches into the sky collapses and now lies unearthed and broken. Soil and water are the very things that nourish a giant tree, but these life-giving necessities can also be its undoing when given in excess. It is the same with me. Only the Eternal Designer who knit me together can keep me in equilibrium. My spirit, soul, and body must be fully nourished but protected from excess. I cannot assume my past will be my future. O Lord, My Caretaker, guide me into balance and moderation. Keep me from seeking excessive sustenance outside of Your design or provision. Grant me grace for what each new day brings.

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