Quote from Forum Archives on April 20, 2007, 10:00 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

"Talk With God"

 

 

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." He said.

 

"In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.  But I would not quit.   In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed.  I would not quit." He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.  Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. .. But just 6 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."

 

He said to me. "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 and brought back this story.  I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.

 

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.

 

Keep going...
Happiness keeps you Sweet,
Trials keep you Strong, Sorrows keep you Human,
Failures keep you humble, Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only God keeps You Going!

 

"Things To Remember"

 

 

One woman complained to a friend that she couldn't remember anything from one day to the next.
"Let me get this straight," he said. "You can't remember anything from one day to the next? How long has this been going on?"

 

She said, "How long has what been going on?"

 

If your memory is not what you would like it to be, it may help to focus on the few things you really need to remember.

Remember that your presence is a present to the world.
Remember that you are a unique and unrepeatable creation.

Remember that your life can be what you want it to be.
Remember to take the days just one at a time.

 

Remember to count your blessings, not your troubles.
Remember that you'll make it through whatever comes along.

Remember that most of the answers you need are within you.
Remember those dreams waiting to be realized.

 

Remember that decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Remember to always reach for the best that is within you.

Remember that nothing wastes more energy than worry.
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

 

Remember that the longer you carry a grudge, the heavier it gets.
Remember not to take things too seriously.

Remember to laugh.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.

 

Remember that a lot goes forever.
Remember that happiness is more often found in giving than getting.

Remember that life's treasures are people, not things.
Remember that miracles can still happen.
~Author Unknown~

 

Have a Blessed Weekend

Dave and Barbara

 

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