This morning God brought one of my favorite backyard trees to my spirit’s attention. He shared with me how before my big, beautiful tree was even a little seedling, He had me in mind. As this big tree has developed over the last forty years, He always knew it was for me. He created it just to delight me. As I delight in the tree He delights in me, and I delight in Him. As I was thinking about all the ways this tree brings my spirit such joy, I knew I had to write about it. 

The tree is just beautiful. I sit at the table **almost** every morning talking to my Father (God, not my Dad. Although I do love talking to him, too.), journaling, praying, and spending time together. The tree reflects His glory, beauty, and creative power. The green leaves brighten up my view. They bring refreshing shade to our deck and yard. This summer Chuck strung pretty bulb lights on them, so even at night my tree twinkles and delights me. It offers security to me, somehow. It’s strong branches holding fast. My son loves to climb it, and find adventure higher in the leaves than I’d prefer. 😉 What a gift to my spirit!

I’m reminded of Isaiah 55:12, “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”