Dead Grass, Shallow roots

This summer's lack of rain has taken a huge toll on my yard. It became quite apparent to me last weekend as I started noticing spots of dead grass. Despite my watering efforts, the sprinklers have been spread too far apart and certain areas of grass have missed out. On top of this I found weeds overtaking some patches of good grass. It all adds up to a certain level of neglect, failure in my mind... As I began to pull clumps of weeds out I realized they had long "tap" roots. Compared to the fairly shallow root system of the grass it is no wonder the weeds are thriving and my thirsty grass is suffering. Sounds a lot like my spirit right now. Months of inconsistent nourishment has caused shallow dependence on God. My overlooked shortcomings reach for a deeper hold on me. But my heart's true desire is to be "like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." (Jeremiah 17:8) And so I resolve to set apart time daily for my nourishment in God's Word- I might even do it while the sprinklers are running outside.