Roots and Wings!

“We desire to bequeath two things to our children; the first one is roots, the other one is wings.” Sudanese Proverb

Roots are the anchors that, when grown deep and wide, give trees strength and stability. Roots make it possible for a tree to withstand in the time of heavy winds and storms. But roots are also the place where water and nutrients are absorbed so that a tree is able to grow, develop, and repair when damaged. Deep and wide roots are found in trees that the Psalmist writes of, “They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.” (Psalm 1:3)

Wings are the part of a bird’s body that give it the ability to fly. Bird flight, depending on how the wing is positioned, can take on several forms. Wings help birds to soar—to reach higher and farther. Wings give birds the ability to take off and land. Wings carry a bird forward, but also allow it to position itself for rest, nourishment, and protection. For the believer, these wings are from God, “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

I invite us to reflect on our roots; The people, places and things that God placed in our paths to provide us nourishment and anchoring for this journey of life. I also invite us to be carried by our wings; The dreams, goals, and aspirations that God uses to carry us forward as we live to His glory!

In Christ’s love,

Pastor Donna Olivia Owusu-Ansah