Thanks for sharing this. We were created in His image and for His purpose. Flower for you!
3995Thanks for sharing this message. It is inspiring. *4U
22886Monica, that message is very true. We have to have a foundation (roots) so we won't be blown over when the wind (of trials) blows. Thanks so much for sharing and I am making a copy.
9811Thanks for sharing this message. It is comforting.
145191Mad, this is beautiful - and TRUE. God bless you and thanks for sharing this wonderful message with all of us!! *4U sue
5924Love this message, as a matter of fact, I have had a copy in my bible for several years!Thank you for sharing.;)
158553This is a wonderful message for all... I encourage everyone to print this one out and reference back from time to time. ;-)
33574MORE....THE FERN AND THE BAMBOO
One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my
spirituality.... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one
last talk with God.
"God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me.
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of
them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the
earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the
bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again,
nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
"In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not
quit. The same in year four.
"Then in the fifth year, a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.
Compared to the fern, it was seemingly small and insignificant.
But just six months later, the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and
gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a
challenge it could not handle.
"Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you
have actually been growing roots? I would not quit on the bamboo.. I will
never quit on you.
"Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different
purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful.
"Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high"
"How high should I rise?" I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."
I left the forest, realizing that God will never give up on me. And He will
never give up on you.
Never regret a day in your life.
Good days give you happiness; bad days give you experiences; both are
essential to life.
-- Author Unknown
by simplyrosie
20 May 2008
Monica, this is one of the best "messages" I've heard in a long time. Thanks sister! ;-)
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