Yesterday I danced with the trees. Today I’m just reminiscing! If I were a plant, a giant tree planted by a stream is what I’d be. I’d find joy in providing a sense of covering for those around me and bearing much fruit while being deeply rooted, grounded and unshakable. Yet I’d be flowy and I wouldn’t frown upon flexibility as my branches would dance with the wind! I’d stand tall and strong and only bend to flow with the wind and lean towards my forever source of light .

In some seasons I’d shed my leaves so that new life could form. I’d be hospitable, housing all types of birds and the like. I’d be useful for paper-making so that God’s word could be printed by the millions for every nation in their language. And to keep me humble, I’d be a vibrant green, like the “apple” Adam & Eve ate.

My color would remind me of what my creator saved me from. I’d be humbled every time the water reflected me on its ripples formed by the wind. Yep, a tree is what I’d be. A tree is what I’m like.

Trees have always intrigued me. They captive me on so many levels. I’m convinced that God gave them to us not just for food, or oxygen, or for shade, or paper, but also for us to embody & emulate their very essence. I want to be like a tree that finds its peace and purpose in being planted by the living water as Psalm 1 speaks up. That’s what I want to be like when I grow up!

Leave whatever hinders you behind and begin to deeply root yourself in the abundant love of God! He loves you like crazy!

Be loved abundantly beautiful!

-Amy Isom