Ever look at a fallen tree & peek inside its circled rings of life? Each one holds a moment in time upon its calloused bark, yet they keep these secret tales, deep within their trunks. They once embraced beauty, strength & grace, as they stood upon this sacred land & provided a protected habitat. It’s cycle of life never ends; from seed to tree or branch to leaf, each stage has purpose, destiny, a part of God’s perfect plan. Even those that seem to be discarded, are regifted & used to heat & warm our homes. Others lose in dreadful shame, to many destructive fires that destroy & deface our forests. Yet those that frame & shape our houses, give quiet refuge & safety from the worlds troubles & natures storms. From broken Oaks to fallen Pines, I see our circle of life connection. The rings of secret spaces, are like our hardened hearts that often turn to bitter empty places. It takes courage to look inside & overcome the scars of these distant battles. We must remember, there is a reason for each season, a purpose to every stage of life. Maybe we’re slightly broken, but we’re not crushed nor are we untouched by what we see or feel. Perhaps we’ve silently fallen, yet never are we alone or abandoned, no matter what the cause may be. We all make many mistakes yet, no trial or error is ever wasted whenever there is growth. We are more than just a victim of our circumstances, we are Survivors. We too have stood the test of time with strength, dignity, grace & faith. As we pass this on to the next generation, our love of God & country can never be denied or ever be erased. Like broken Oaks & fallen Pines, we are the land of the free & home of the brave. We’re not so quickly forgotten! We must continue to stay strong & stand tall as we bring a purpose to the hopeless & encouragement to the fallen & broken hearted. This is the circle of life…. and this is who we are!
“To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.”Isaiah 61:3
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