Allegory of a Cherry Tree

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“Allegory of a Cherry Tree” Every day we see it, constant and unchanging. Without fail it rises and falls to the symphony of nature and gives life, light, and warmth to all liberally. We may not fully comprehend its significance or appreciate its power; nonetheless it shines on asking nothing in return for its glorious gifts. Much like our Father in Heaven; the sun shines as a beacon of hope even after a long day of battle and hardship. There is no problem too big or child too small to fall outside the realm of our Fathers love. For this reason, I have chosen to liken our Fathers love for his children and His desire for them to become even as He is, to the life of a cherry tree. The Metaphor I take you now to a beautiful meadow full of grass on a warm sunny afternoon. To the human sight, it is but a field ready to be maintained. But underneath the Soil a miracle is occurring. A seed has been planted and a tree begins to form. As time rushes on, the tiny tree sprouts wings and grows to be a beautiful statue of fruits and flowers. It stands as a monument to the miracle of nature. How did this miracle occur? What made this tiny seed blossom into this work of art? The answer is a marvelously simple explanation. As this tiny seed broke the barrier of dirt that contained it and awoke to the light of day it began to feed off of the Sun’s light. Also when the Rain came down and rattled through its tiny branches it soaked up the nutrients. Then the Winds came and it was glad for its roots buried deep into the Soil. The journey was difficult, and the process arduous; however this tiny sapling, with the aid of the miracles of nature, gave life to the world around it. It produced delicious fruit so that others could enjoy the tastes of its hard work. It bore marvelous flowers to beautify its surroundings and give life to new saplings. Above all, it produced a substance that

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