Perspective

Psalm 1:3  And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That bringeth forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also doth not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

We are like the tree in many ways. We have one major difference though. We have a soul. We can think and process about all that is going on around us. When the wind comes, we complain. When the cold comes, we complain. When the storm comes, we're afraid. However, when we get a beautiful sunny day with a slight breeze, we are quite satisfied. It's refreshing and needed; if this is all we experienced each day, we would soon die.

We would accumulate so much dust and pollen that it would choke us out. It's the rain and wind that shake and cleanse. The violent storm that causes our entire body to tremble is the reason our roots dig deeper. Deep roots are what keep us growing taller and stronger. Now we are providing a canopy, oxygen, compost, and a safe haven so that others may live. 

And when I die - others can build with me and enjoy the fruit of my life.