Growing Close to God is like a Tree’s Growth
A tree never stops growing, if it’s growth ever stops it has died. Also a tree will grow to extend it’s reach as far as it possibly can, it’s branches stretch out reaching for a goal unseen. It’s roots dig deep into the ground so it can withstand the power of the wind. But it must dig deep to be able to stand firm, for if it’s roots stay shallow it will topple over in the rush of the wind. Our relationship with our God should be one of continuous growth. But like the tree, if our relationship with him stops growing it will die. Our goal should be to stretch out and reach to get as close to God as possible. But this isn’t an easy or a short task, this is a life long journey a requires a continuation that never ceases. Like the tree having no or shallow roots will cause us to fall to the rush of temptation and sin. We much set our roots down and dig deep into the teachings that God, our Father, and Christ have provided us with through the Bible. May we continuously reach for our Father, grow in our relationship with Him, and dig deep in our studies of their teachings.
