Blooming Trees!

By Victoria Gilbert

[Picture of a blooming tree]
Photo: pro.corbis.com

"I want to be a blooming tree"

I want to be a tree that's bearing fruit, That God has pruned and caused to shoot, Oh, up in the sky, so very, very high. I want to be, I want to be a blooming tree,

God has promised his Holy Spirit will water our roots and help us grow. Listen and obey, and before you know it your fruit will start to grow, grow, grow, grow, GROW.

You'll be a tree that's bearing fruit, With a very, very, very strong root, Bright colours like daisies, More fruit than Sainsb'ry's, You'll be a blooming tree.

Doug Horley (reproduced from The Source)

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Becoming a blooming tree: 7 gardening tips

You must:

  1. Be tall or, at least, open to growth.
  2. Be willing to let God snip you (bring back circumcision!).
  3. Be open to the Holy Spirit, even if it comes in a watering can!
  4. Have no pride. Be willing to make a fool of yourself, even singing a silly song in front of the whole congregation (with actions!).
  5. Grow the fruits of the spirit:
    JoyCoconuts
    PeacePeach
    PatiencePomegranates
    KindnessVictoria Plums (tee hee!)
    Self-controlLychees
    FaithfulnessApples (particularly Granny Smith)
    GoodnessBananas
    LoveStrawberries
    HopefulnessMelons
  6. Keep your roots strong and healthy (try some Pantene).
  7. Keep a bright and healthy glow (a lovely shade of green is definitely the look this season).