After a few months of observation and watered it faithfully, we came to the conclusion that indeed the tree was not alive. Fortunately, home depot has this "unconditional" refund policy, they accepted our return and replaced it with no question asked.
A Beautiful vibrant tree |
This reminds me of our spiritual journey, we can flood ourselves with rituals, services, seminars, video, devotional material, but fail to let these precious resources reaching to our hearts and soul to transform our lives.
Same tree, no life left. |
As I prepare to give a talk on parenting, I will definitely use this tree as my object lesson. We diligently teach and nurture our children, only with the world view.... sucess in academic, good in sports, outstanding in music but fail to teach them God's truth and principles. Spiritual matter are not part of our daily conversation with them, just like we only water the soil around the claypot but not the roots inside.
"Show me you ways, O lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior and my hope is in you all day long" Psalms 25:4-5
The "clay pot" is supposed to disintergrate and allowing water and nutrient to sip in. Somehow that "outer wrapping" did not do its job and became a hard protective layer, choking the poor tree to death. I see myself often time as that wrapping, holding on my own beliefs. Good "tree" for thoughts!
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DeleteInspiring indeed and learning through life experiences makes it real. Thanks for sharing.
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