Faith Like a Tree

The tree is supposed to give shade

when the rain is pouring down or

the sun is scorching hot.

It is supposed to bear fruits and

to provide haven for birds and

freshen up the air that everybody breathes in.

When a strong storm comes

it dances with the wind.

It bends so as not to break up or

completely fall down.

But if its leaves withered and

its body dried up

Are you still going to find comfort underneath?

to appreciate its beauty?

to find it valuable?

Same with your faith.

When it is shaken and dried up

Are you still going to look up?

to believe?

Can you bow down with humility when everything is out of your control?

Can you stand up when you don’t have anything left to be proud of or

you can’t give anything anymore.

Will you still find the essence of your life?

I guess you still can...

As long as your roots are deeply and strongly anchored underneath.

It doesn’t really matter what can be seen outside.

But what lies

Within...