Standing tall and proud, Magnolia—aka Maggie—adds beauty and grace to my backyard. Flocked by mostly pine trees, she rises more than 30 feet tall, or so it seems. But for the past three years she didn’t bear a single bud. Springtime after springtime I waited. Summertime after summertime, I searched. For three years, no buds.
Maggie continued to stand tall, remain gorgeous, provide shade from the sun and shelter to the birds, but no buds. I often wondered why a tree so huge produced no flowers. The trunk seemed healthy, the leaves looked normal, but no buds. I thought she might have been sick or diseased.
Spring of 2026 would be a different year. To my surprise Maggie budded and produced many beautiful flowers. For days, I cut blooms and brought them inside to enjoy her reproductive elements.
This experience reminds me of Psalm 1:3-4 which says, “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.
God orchastrates the process; fruit is produced in its seasons.
Sometimes, our day-to-day is normal, routine, and mundane. Having the same schedule, seeing the same people, being in the same place day-in and day-out may cause experiential monotony.
Enjoy every facet of life to the fullest. But never become overly-attached to anyone or anything because seasons change. Some seasons are filled will abundant bloom while others produce drought and lack.
Over time life changes, children grow up, people die, our bodies age, and new-normals must be developed. All because God orchastrates the process and fruit is produced in its seasons.
Graced by her majestic beauty, Maggie continues to remind me that those who trust God and walk in His ways will stand strong and tall. Though her fruit is produced is its season, she remains firmly planted year after year. Whatever she does will prosper.
Stand tall, regardless of the season.