Title: "Deep Roots, Strong Tree" - Psalm 1:1-6
Series: ROOTED - Building a Life That Lasts (Week 1)
Date: January 5, 2026


What are you building your life on? As we kick off 2026 and this new series on spiritual depth, Psalm 1 gives us a clear picture of two people: one rooted, one rootless. One thrives, one withers. The difference isn't circumstances or luck—it's roots.




This message explores what it takes to build a rooted life that can weather storms, bear lasting fruit, and endure. Using the powerful metaphor of a tree planted by streams of water versus chaff blown by the wind, we see three essential elements of a rooted life:




First, a rooted life requires intentional choices about what you avoid. The psalmist shows us a progression—walking, standing, sitting—that illustrates how spiritual drift happens gradually. We examined what it means to refuse ungodly counsel, to not linger in the way of sinners, and to avoid settling in with scoffers. Building deep roots means making hard choices about influences, relationships, content, and patterns that pull us away from God.




Second, a rooted life requires daily delight in God's Word. Not grudging duty or rushed reading, but genuine delight and ongoing meditation. The blessed person doesn't just read Scripture—they chew on it, think about it day and night, let it shape their thoughts and decisions. We explored what it means to move from obligation to joy in our engagement with God's Word, and how meditation leads to transformation.




Third, a rooted life produces lasting fruit and stability. The tree planted by streams of water yields fruit in its season, its leaves don't wither, and it prospers. This isn't instant results—fruit takes time. But the promise is clear: stay rooted and fruit will come. The rooted person stands firm when storms hit, drawing from a constant source that sustains them even in drought.




The contrast is stark: the righteous are like a tree—rooted, stable, fruitful. The wicked are like chaff—rootless, worthless, blown away. Same storm, different outcomes. The difference is the roots.




As we begin this new year, the question isn't whether we'll face storms. The question is: what kind of root system are we building? Will we be trees or chaff? The choice is ours.




Key Scriptures: Psalm 1:1-6, Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Proverbs 4:14-15

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