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22 | Rooted Moment - Be Still and Notice: How Observation Roots Us in God’s Presence
Rooted in Grace: Intuitive Gardening for Christian Women
7 minutes
2 months ago
22 | Rooted Moment - Be Still and Notice: How Observation Roots Us in God’s Presence
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10“I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what He will say to me.” — Habakkuk 2:1
✨Rooted Jesus Girls,✨
This Rooted Moment invites you into the simple but powerful practice of observation—in the garden and in your soul.
When we pause to notice the weather, the sprouts, the pests, and the gifts of each week, we train ourselves to pay attention not just to the soil, but to the God who is present in every season.
And observation doesn’t just name the blossoms—it also helps us face the storms. In seasons of hardship, this practice can become a lifeline, giving us language for our prayers and space to remember God’s faithfulness.
🌿 In this episode, you’ll hear:
How the Weekly Observation Page becomes both a garden tool and a spiritual rhythm.
Parallels between soil and soul: weather, growth, weeds, pests, gratitude, and prayer.
Why observation is the first step in the G.R.O.W.T.H. framework—slowing us down to notice God’s presence.
A gentle reflection to help you “write your observation page” for your soul this week.
📓 Reflection Prompts for You
What’s the “weather” of your soul this week?
Where do you see even the smallest signs of growth?
What needs attention—what weeds or weights is God nudging you to notice?
What “pests” are nibbling at your peace or joy?
What is one thing you can give thanks for right now?
🌿 Special InvitationIf this practice spoke to your heart, I’d love for you to join me in the upcoming Prayer Garden Challenge. Together, we’ll walk through the G.R.O.W.T.H. framework step by step, creating prayer gardens that become sacred spaces of peace and presence with God.
✨ Sign up today through the link in the show notes—it’s free, and I’d be honored to walk this journey with you.
🙏 Closing ReminderObservation doesn’t remove the storm, but it helps us see that God is still present in it. Even in the hardest weeks, there is still something to notice, still something to name, still a sprout of hope pushing through the soil.
🌱 Join the Free 6-Day Prayer Garden Challenge
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