Are you aware of how fast bamboo can grow once it breaks ground? The Moso Bamboo, for instance, can shoot up to 60 feet in just three months. That’s incredible—especially considering that some varieties remain hidden underground for years before sprouting. What’s unseen during that waiting period is the massive root system developing beneath the surface, essential for keeping the bamboo strong and stable during its rapid growth.
My faith seed has been much like that bamboo seed. I did my best to water and nurture it, even during seasons of famine when I often doubted my own existence. Now, I’m finally mature enough to recognize the flaws in my farming methods—especially my tendency to ignore my weaknesses while focusing only on my strengths.
Take my tennis game, for example. For the last 50 years, my performance has been limited because I neglected a crucial weakness: my backhand. My opponents simply had to avoid my forehand and exploit my backhand to gain the advantage. But after half a century, that backhand finally sprouted—and with it, my faith seed broke through as well, after an even longer season of waiting.
If you’re the curious type, check in with me—I’d love to share more about this journey of faith. I’m grateful for the deep root system that has formed, as well as the strong support network I have in place. Now, it’s time to lace up my shoes and head out for my morning cardio tennis drills at 8 a.m.
Have a great day!
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