There will always be people who test our patience, push our boundaries, or make us feel small. Some days, it’s not just people—it’s life itself that feels overwhelming. But what I’ve come to realize is this: we don’t need to face these challenges alone or unarmed. God has already equipped us with truth, strength, and His deep, unshakable love.
When we’re rooted in the love of God, everything changes. His love becomes our foundation—not people’s opinions, not our circumstances, not our past or what we may be experiencing at this time.
As I’ve thought about how to handle difficult circumstances and people in our lives, I continue to be drawn to the idea of being rooted in Christ. ❤️ When I focus on my connection to Christ, I’m better able to handle the different situations that arise. I realize that oftentimes I don’t react correctly in the moment…but as I’m rooted in Christ, I’m better able to take a step back and give myself the opportunity to humbly recognize what I may not be doing right. I can give myself a moment to think about how the Savior would want me to react to the circumstances or “difficult” people that I may encounter.
In the scriptures we read;
“I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power… to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” — Ephesians 3:17-18
This kind of love gives us confidence—not the kind that boasts, but the kind that stands. The kind that lets you say, “I am a child of God, and I don’t have to shrink to be accepted.” It allows us to speak truth with grace, to set boundaries without guilt, and to show kindness without becoming a doormat. This type of confidence also helps us overcome some of our hardest challenges by reminding us that the love of God is healing. His love is powerful and it fills us with Faith and strength to overcome whatever challenges we may be experiencing.
Being rooted in Christ also teaches us that we can love others without losing ourselves. Jesus did this perfectly. He cared deeply, but He didn’t allow manipulation or disrespect. He retreated when He needed rest. He corrected when there was injustice. And He always acted from a place of divine love—not fear or people-pleasing.
When we begin our day declaring who we are in Christ, it helps us walk in that same strength. That’s why I want to challenge you this week to start each day with prayer and positive affirmations to help keep you rooted in Christ.
For example:
“Heavenly Father, remind me who I am in You today. Help me to walk in Your truth, not in fear. Teach me to love others as my Savior has taught, but also remind me to love myself enough to stand in Your strength. To be rooted in the mercy, grace, peace and the love of Christ. Help me to respond in love, strength and wisdom today. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.”
Here are some ideas for daily affirmations that can help us.
(Speak aloud slowly, with belief)
• I am a child of God (John 1:12)
• I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)
• God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7)
• I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)
• No weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17)
• The Lord is my light and salvation—whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1)
During the day we can practice taking some deep breaths and asking God to help us to respond in the moment of situations. We can remind ourselves to not just react emotionally to things but to stop, breathe and check our “roots in Christ” to be able to respond as He would want us to.
And finally, we can end our day in gratitude. Thanking God for the opportunity to help us polish ourselves and try to do better with overcoming our circumstances. We can ask God to wash away anything that wounded us and to renew our mind in love and be filled with His peace.
We can also remind ourselves of these words;
• You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
• You are filled with power, love, and a sound mind.
• You are allowed to say no, to speak up, and to do it in a way that is confident in God.
• And above all, you are deeply loved by God—and nothing can take that away. ❤️
So, Let His love be your anchor and your confidence today. Let yourself be rooted in Christ. ❤️ That you may be able to give yourself the love and attention that you need. That you may also have the wisdom to walk away when you need to and to speak in wisdom and love continuing to have the peace and confidence of God by your side.
God wants us to learn how to navigate life with Him by our side. He wants to teach us that there are blessings to a of a life that’s rooted in Christ. Our patience will become stronger, our ability to manage our relationships will be filled with wisdom and we will truly become what God intends for us to become. As we prepare to meet God, we strive to better ourselves. & that choice blesses not only us, but those around us. ❤️💪🏼🥰
You’ve got this! More importantly—He’s got you.
Hope that you can make it to Class tonight at 7pm!! We will have an awesome workout that will leave us feeling physically stronger 💪🏼🥰 & we’ll have a meditation that will remind us to be rooted in Christ and leave us feeling peaceful and relaxed. Hope that you can join us!!! ❤️🤩👏🏼
Love,
Lili 🌸