You know, while my eldest daughter was visiting here the other day, she commented on The Tree that she saw through the window, and how different it was. The conversation soon went in another direction. She was referring to the smaller tree on the left in the photos.I had seen The Tree many times in the past, but had paid it little attention.
But this morning, as I sat with my coffee, I looked at it again. This time, I saw so much more. Look at it closely and you immediately will notice that it is about 25% shorter than the one next to it, although they appear to be close to the same age. But, following it's main stem, you will note that for no apparent reason (no lightning strikr or broken limb), the stem suddenly makes a 90 degree turn to the left for a few feet.
Then it makes another 90 degree turn and grows downward a few more feet. Then it makes yet another 90 degree turn and follows a path right back, but below where it first began it's path. Then, as it collides with the main stem. it grows true and straight skyward and blossoms into a near perfect Christmas Tree, even more beautiful than the tree growing taller and straighter right next to it.
The Tree reminds me of my life where I grew quickly and straight for a number of years, very successful to some, but I was without branches or blossoms. Then suddenly, my life changed. A plateau for a few years, then a downturn, followed by another plateau. And finally I grew straight and true again, but better than I was before. Like a Christmas Tree, I now feel full of life and happiness. Although, perhaps not as tall as I would have been, but much fuller and better instead.
You see, although I began with a firm foundation and a faith in Christ, I soon became too busy for Him. I grew without him, but without blossoms. I struggled for a while before casting Him entirely from my life. But, He has always stood by me, even as I tumbled downward. And when I asked for His forgiveness, and invited him back into my life, my life grew upward once again, and better than ever.
I had once thought about removing The Tree to widen our view of the Lake. But now, if I thin anything out, The Tree will stay. I will share it as a testimony of Faith to everyone who visits the Dock.
The Tree reminds me of my life where I grew quickly and straight for a number of years, very successful to some, but I was without branches or blossoms. Then suddenly, my life changed. A plateau for a few years, then a downturn, followed by another plateau. And finally I grew straight and true again, but better than I was before. Like a Christmas Tree, I now feel full of life and happiness. Although, perhaps not as tall as I would have been, but much fuller and better instead.
You see, although I began with a firm foundation and a faith in Christ, I soon became too busy for Him. I grew without him, but without blossoms. I struggled for a while before casting Him entirely from my life. But, He has always stood by me, even as I tumbled downward. And when I asked for His forgiveness, and invited him back into my life, my life grew upward once again, and better than ever.
I had once thought about removing The Tree to widen our view of the Lake. But now, if I thin anything out, The Tree will stay. I will share it as a testimony of Faith to everyone who visits the Dock.
most interesting
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