“Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: ‘Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!’?” — Colossians 2:20–21
Welcome back, Rooted Jesus Girls 💚
In this third step of the Fall Growth Arch — Observe — we’re slowing down to listen, to look, and to let go of performance so we can see God’s hand at work in the quiet places.
This episode invites you into the holy discipline of observation — both in your garden and in your spirit. Through the simple act of noticing the light, the rhythm of the wind, and the return of bees to fading blooms, you’ll rediscover what it means to live freely and faithfully under grace, not pressure.
🌾 In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why Colossians 2:20–21 is an invitation to spiritual freedom and discernment — not rule-keeping.
How to practice holy observation before acting or planting — in both soil and soul.
The spiritual lessons hidden in your garden’s rhythms — from geckos and toads that tend the ecosystem, to bees faithfully returning to tired basil blooms.
How pausing to see what’s already working can deepen trust, gratitude, and intimacy with God.
Why the garden teaches us that not all fruit is fast, and not all progress is visible — but every moment of awareness is sacred.
🌿 Rooted Reflection Prompts:
Where might God be inviting you to observe before you act?
What small signs of life or renewal have you noticed around you this week?
How do you recognize the difference between striving and trusting?
What is your “garden bed” moment right now — something waiting for direction while you learn to discern?
How does creation remind you of God’s faithful presence in every season?
🌼 Garden Practice for the Week:
Sit quietly in your garden (or near a window) for ten minutes with no agenda. Notice what’s moving, living, and breathing around you.
Journal one observation each day — a sound, a scent, a color, or a creature. Let your noticing become a prayer.
Ask: “What are You showing me here, Lord?” and let that question linger.
🌻 Scriptures to Reflect On:
Colossians 2:20–21 — Freedom from rule-keeping and performance.
Psalm 19:1–2 — Creation declaring the glory of God.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 — “For everything there is a season…”
Mark 4:26–27 — The mystery of growth we can’t control but can trust.
Galatians 6:9 — Faithfulness in the quiet work still bears fruit.
🌷 Next Steps:
📖 Read or revisit my book, Rooted in Grace, to deepen your understanding of intuitive gardening and faithful living.
🌱 Join the Rooted Jesus Girls Facebook Community to connect, share, and grow alongside women learning to see God’s hand in every season.
🌿 Follow @southernsoils on Instagram for daily inspiration, faith reflections, and glimpses of my evolving prayer garden.
✨ Takeaway Thought:
You don’t have to rush to be fruitful.
You don’t have to perform to be loved.
Sometimes the holiest thing you can do is observe — and see that God is already working in the quiet corners of your garden and your heart.
So breathe, notice, and let gratitude rise like sunlight on new soil.
You are right where you need to be. 🌿
