Hikmet Kaya displays a picture of the power to plant. A single seed offers hope. But millions of seeds reflect transformation. Kaya is an ex-forest management chief of the Forestry Operations Department in northern Turkey. His career began in 1978 and in twenty-five years, his legacy is still growing – literally.

Kaya, with his forest management team and many villagers planted over thirty-million saplings. Over the course of time, these trees have not only have taken root but are flourishing. What was once barren area is now a lush landscape. The stunning transformation benefits not only land and many animals, but the local population.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, Hikmet Kaya’s picture within a picture is a reminder of thousands of lessons. One simple takeaway is a reflective question: What are you planting? As you glance at Kaya’s photograph, remember that life isn’t easy and sometimes the road ahead looks hopeless. But what we plant today will impact tomorrow. Keep planting seeds of faith. You may not see the benefit short-term but the blessings will come. And one day you’ll be able to look over those steep hills and remember that hard work, perseverance, and faith produces a legacy that is simply breathtaking.