Faith

Four months ago, this plum tree, from our back garden, was not only flourishing, it was full of plums which we enjoyed.

Today, it's bare.

For me, this tree is a reminder that no matter how dire things appear, we must always have faith that right where there appears to be degeneration, there is new beginning and new life about to spring forth in its season.

I have faith in God. ❤️

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Relevant Bible verses:

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen...By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible." Hebrews 11:1, 3





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