My life seemed to be going along so wonderfully, and then it took a hard left.
How many of us can look at that tree in picture and see our lives in it? I know that as I rode my dads 4-wheeler through our valley on the east side of the farm, the moment I came across this tree I immediately saw my life reflected in it’s twisted growth.
Everything had been going along just great. I had a career, an education, status and prestige and suddenly I crashed hard and my life took a severe turn. I’m sure that if this tree had a consciousness it would have been screaming in pain and wishing that maybe it’s life was over. I know that’s how we feel as people and how we react during difficult times, isn’t it? We often want to quit and give up.
Thankfully, this tree did what God intended for it, it just kept on growing. It persevered and continued despite how damaged and twisted it was. Who knows the reason for its deformity. But it didn’t stop. See, my life didn’t end either. I wanted it to. But now if you could see a visual of my life, you would see that it looks just like that tree and I’m continuing to grow.
What does your life look like? How would you describe it? Listen, No matter what pressures life throws at you, no matter how twisted, bent and broken you feel, just try. Try and keep growing. It’ll be painful. It’ll hurt like crazy. But you are not alone. I have been through it. It’s hurt. I know what you are going through isn’t easy. Hang in there, you will flourish again.
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