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         Consider the trees. I have made many different kinds of trees, but each tree is useful. Each tree has a specific purpose. Some trees are used for shade. Some trees are used for protection from the wind. Some trees kids use to build forts in and climb on or hang a rope swing on or swing from. Trees bear many different kinds of fruit--apples, oranges, grapefruit, lemons. Although they are so different and are created for different purposes, each tree is very important to Me.
         As a tree grows and its roots grow deeper and the branches spread out and the tree grows taller, it becomes stronger. Although it takes time, it is becoming a strong tree that will be useful for Me. You can't see it grow, but it is growing. It is accomplishing My purpose in soaking up the water and absorbing the sun.
         You are like trees--each designed for a specific purpose in My Kingdom, but each different, with different gifts and different talents. The Kingdom cannot be made up of just apple trees or orange trees or pine trees or oak trees. There are many trees needed in My Kingdom, for there are many ministries, so I have made you all different.
         You are the type of tree that I want you to be, and I have made you the way I want you to be. Sometimes you wonder, "Why have You made me thus?" But I have made you with specific strengths and weaknesses--strengths to be used for My glory; weaknesses to bring you closer to Me and to help you not be so dependent on yourself. But do know that I have made you just the way you are, and the way I want you to be.
         You're a special tree in My Kingdom, designed for My purpose. Don't let the Enemy steal away your joy, or belittle you and make you think that you are not a useful or important tree. Every tree is important in My Kingdom, and is designed for a specific purpose. So be a happy tree for Me!



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