Author Gail Graham felt isolated and alone during the COVID-19 pandemic as she waited in the parking lot during her husband's frequent medical visits. Unable to personally accompany him to his appointments and procedures, she had to remain in her car for hours on end. While waiting in the parking lots of various medical facilities, she noticed how her car would often be positioned under the serene shelter of shade trees. It was as if the Lord was using those trees to show her His love and protection, providing hope and encouragement during one of the darkest periods in recent history. In her moments of solitude, the Lord filled her mind with hymns and contemporary songs of faith to renew her soul and provide her with a source of comfort. Those extended hours under the shade tree became a time of worship and tremendous spiritual growth.

This study takes readers through her chronological journey of faith in a time of testing and hope amidst great sorrow. Readers will relate to the wide range of emotions she experienced daily. You will be inspired by the psalms and hymns of praise that allowed her to showcase her unwavering faith in God. Find encouragement knowing that while battling the daily challenges of life, we, too, can find rest and solace under the shade trees within God's creation.