“How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path of sinners or join a group of mockers! Instead, his delight is in the Lord’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. He is like a tree planted beside streams of water that bears its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭1:1-3‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

The symbolism of the tree brings deeper understanding to truths about happiness.

• A tree is dependent on the order of creation in order to grow and complete its purpose. Happiness is founded in reliance on our Creator.
• A tree goes through seasons. Happiness doesn’t have to be contained to just the fruit-bearing times.
• A tree is nourished by other means than itself. Happiness involves being connected to the rest of God’s creation.
• A tree stays in one place. Happiness can largely be found in knowing your God-given purpose and living it out.