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A Failed Tree

There was a tree Its seed was planted in between rocks It luckily sprouted after some days It showed its leaves It received rains of the season Then one time it said Oh this is not enough I am stunting I could have been growing so high I could have started bearing more fruits Only if I was put on a fertile land Only if I was watered thoroughly I better be transplanted before it is too late Then, it was transplanted, It started getting watered thoroughly It started growing It showed signs of producing fruits As it showed flowers as a symbol of hope Then the tree was too proud And it started provoking fellow trees on the rocks The tree got too comfortable And said, “I need water no more” For I am comfortable now I can do it without water I can do it even on a rock I am so productive I am so strong now Then the tree started withering It lost its flowers Its roots started dying Since they could not suck water any more And it died

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Date: 1/7/2023 8:19:00 PM
Amen, we shall not boast as if we can save ourselves but about what God has done, this should bring humility in seeing how blind to the world they were to be pulled out of it,. May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love and joy in abundance
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Date: 2/11/2023 12:11:00 PM
Thank you for the encouraging comment Stephan! I love the analysis. May God bless you.

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