day no. 16,038: when the heat is on

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.

The man of God does not shrink back when the heat is on. He does not wither for lack of the world's water. For he is nourished by the rivers of God that flow below the surface. He is anchored in the eternal and carries it with him through his transience. He does not fear being forsaken, but continues to produce fruit. He doesn't shrivel. He keeps shoveling. 

Ephesians 5:15-16

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.