Strength & Trust

Written By Betty Predmore

When I was a little girl, one of my favorite things to do was to climb the tree at the side of my Granny’s driveway. The limbs were solid and strong, and just perfect for a little girl who loved an adventure.

The limbs in that tree went up above the power lines. To me...it was an awesome tree, but to my Granny it was an opportunity for a little girl to break and arm or leg...or worse.

She would tell me, “Betty Ann, come down from there before you hurt yourself!” And I would say, “I’m not gonna fall Granny.”

Oh, what trust I put in the branches of that tree! What faith I had in their strength and ability to keep me safe.

I never doubted that tree. It was a solid, strong presence in my life that offered me such great adventure.

As I have matured and drawn closer to God, I have found that there is another solid, strong presence in my life. The word of God is stronger and more real than any tree I have ever climbed.

Just like I put my child-like trust into those branches so long ago, I can put my faith in who God is and what He says. I can rely on the strength of His word to hold me up and keep me from falling when life wants to toss me to the ground.

Just like the roots of that old tree ran deep and strong, the word of God is deeply rooted in my heart. It’s not going anywhere.

How easily we trust in that which we can see...such as a great climbing tree. We can trust in the unseen of God’s word just as much. We can take those words to heart, believe them, and let them be the force by which we live.

I may no longer be a little girl nestled in the arms of those branches. But I am His little girl, nestled in His loving arms for all of eternity.

The great thing is...His arms are big and wide, and there is room for you too!

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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