“Grow deep in stillness, so you can rise strong in purpose.”
Feel Hidden? You’re Not Alone.
Rooted in Christ — that’s what we long to be, isn’t it?
But maybe sometimes we feel hidden — unnoticed, even invisible.
Like our growth doesn’t count because it isn’t loud or visible.
Yet, these quiet seasons, the ones cloaked in hush and holy stillness, might just be the most sacred of all.
I was talking to my Mum and Dad the other day, and they shared something sweet with me. A few new plants had started to sprout in their garden — and they were surprised! No seeds had been sown recently… or so they thought. Then my Dad remembered: a few months ago, he had scattered seeds that never seemed to grow. So he let go of the expectation. But just like that — at the right time, under just the right conditions — the shoots appeared.
Sometimes our spiritual growth is like that. It happens beneath the surface, in the unseen soil of our hearts.
As 2 Kings 19:30 says:
“And the remnant who have escaped… shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.”
Deep, hidden rooting always comes before visible fruit.
There’s a sacred rhythm to this kind of growth — the quiet seasons of our faith, when it looks like nothing is happening. But God is always at work.
Even as your soul searches and your faith stretches, something is stirring — even if you can’t yet see it.
“…that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love…” — Ephesians 3:17
Being rooted in love isn’t just poetic. It’s powerful. It means choosing to grow in the deep places — places that no one else sees but God.
It means surrendering to His timing.
It means letting the Word water your soul.
“You have planted them, yes, they have taken root; they grow, yes, they bear fruit…”
Jeremiah 12:2
Your story might not look like someone else’s bloom.
But roots aren’t rushed. They’re nurtured in the dark, sustained by faith.
Sometimes we confuse movement with growth. But true growth — soul-deep, Spirit-led growth — is often slow, unseen, and steady.
This is not wasted time. It’s rooting time.
“…rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith…” — Colossians 2:7
You matter. You need to be the fertile ground where seeds sown by God take root.
As long as your heart longs for God, as long as you welcome Him into your life, He will work within you.
He is both the Gardener and the Root. He is faithful. God wants us to be rooted in Christ.
🌿 Rooting Practices: 7 Gentle Ways to Grow Deeper in Christ
When we feel hidden or overlooked, it’s tempting to assume nothing is happening. But like seeds in the soil, transformation often begins in the quiet. These seven practices are invitations to settle in, slow down, and let your roots go deep in Him.
1. Sit with the Word – Let it Linger
Choose a single verse — like “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water…” (Psalm 1:2–3a NKJV) — and spend time with it across several days. Read it slowly, write it out, whisper it in prayer. Let the Scripture become less of a statement and more of a presence in your daily life.
Rooting in the Word means letting it soak, not sprint.
2. Talk to God Like a Friend – Keep It Real
Rooting doesn’t require perfect prayers. Speak to God as you are, not as you think you should be. Share your fears, joys, confusions, even silence. He’s not looking for polish — just presence.
“Lord, I feel hidden. Help me trust what I cannot yet see.”
That’s more than enough.
3. Embrace Stillness – Let Silence Do Its Work
In a noisy world, stillness is counter-cultural — but so necessary. Set aside just 5 minutes a day to breathe deeply and be quiet before the Lord. You’re not trying to “achieve” anything. You’re just learning to rest, listen and receive.
Stillness tills the soil of the soul.
4. Reflect and Remember – Rehearse His Faithfulness
Think back on a time when you felt stuck or unseen — and how, in hindsight, God showed up. Write it down. Mark it as a reminder: if He was faithful then, He’s faithful now.
Looking back builds courage for what’s ahead.
5. Water Your Faith – Feed Your Spirit Gently
Just like plants need watering, your spirit needs steady nourishment. Listen to a podcast that stirs your hope. Read a devotional. Play worship music as you go about your day. These small acts keep your faith tender and alive.
Faith doesn’t grow by force. It grows by being fed.
6. Tend to Your Surroundings – Make Room for the Sacred
Sometimes spiritual rooting starts in physical spaces. Light a candle. Clear a cluttered corner. Create a nook where your soul can breathe. God meets us in the ordinary — especially when we make room.
Make room for God. Decluttering your space can declutter your spirit.
7. Hold on to Hope – Speak Truth Over Yourself
Growth takes time. There will be days when the wait feels heavy and progress feels imperceptible. But hope anchors the soul. It reminds us that God is not finished with us yet.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
You may feel hidden, but you are not forgotten. You’re growing — downward first. And one day, that growth will bear fruit.
So today, let your prayer be this:
“Lord, anchor me in You. Let me grow deep before I grow wide. Let my life bear fruit that reflects Your love.”
🌿 Reflect
What part of your life feels buried or unseen right now?
Ask the Lord to show you what He’s growing underground.
🌳 Reminder
Even in stillness, you’re stretching toward the Light.
And that’s how strong, lasting faith is formed.
📩 If this spoke to you, send it to someone you love who’s in a still season. Let’s get rooted in Christ together.
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