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| Fairy Circle: a circle of new trees created from the death of a parent tree |
Last week our family went to Armstrong Woods to see a vast
forest of giant redwood trees. One of the reasons redwoods can become so tall
(some 330 feet) is because their roots systems intertwine underground. I read about fairy circles in the forest, discovering a fairy circle comes from a parent tree which dies. In the
process it sends out redwood shoots in a circle which result in the birth of
many new trees. As I observed these
fairy circles, I sensed the Lord say to me, “This is the picture of what is
taking place in Missio Lux. The parent tree must die, but in the process the
shoots will thrive and continue to significantly impact my kingdom.”
Missio Lux has created a root system that is deep and wide
through the foundation of faith reflected in the people of Missio Lux, as well
as the transformational ministry taking place through our lives. You may be reading this blog because in some
way, whether big or small, your life and faith has joined in its root system.
It is with deep sadness, and yet a sense of gratefulness and
joy over the many shoots created through Missio Lux’ ministry, that Missio Lux
as an organization will cease operation.
However, in the death of the organization, we recognize we have been
impacted by the relationships and the sense of family created in Missio
Lux.
Just as we gather to grieve the death of a loved
one, and in the midst of the grief, we have joy as we recall the stories. Please take some time to write your reflection in the comments section of how your life has been impacted by Missio Lux. Together we can celebrate the fairy circle of strong, inpenetrable redwoods God has created within his people.
