A young, new preacher was walking with an older, more seasoned preacher in the garden one day and feeling a bit insecure about what God had for him to do, he was inquiring of the older preacher. The older preacher walked up to a rosebush and handed the young preacher a rosebud and told him to open it without tearing off any petals. The young preacher looked in disbelief at the older preacher and was trying to figure out what a rosebud could possibly have to do with his wanting to know the WILL OF GOD for his life and for his ministry. Because of his high respect for the older preacher, he proceeded to TRY to unfold the rose, while keeping every petal intact…It wasn’t long before he realized how it was impossible to do so.Noticing the younger preacher’s inability to unfold the rosebud while keeping it intact, the older preacher began to tell the following poem…
It is only a tiny rosebud,A flower of GOD’s design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.
The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
GOD opens this flower so sweetly,
When in my hands they fade and die.
If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of GOD’s design,
Then how can I think I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?
So I’ll trust in Him for His leading
Each moment of every day.
I will look to Him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.
The pathway that lies before me,
Only my heavenly Father knows.
I’ll trust Him to unfold the moments,
Just as He unfolds the rose.
Majesty - YouTubeSPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST FOR RAY (MEDICAL ISSUES) AND HIS WIFE AND FAMILY
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It was a work day for me, and YES, thankfully I did get the two ovens cleaned on our side.. and I did get JW side decorated for Valentines day... (I wanted to surprise the kids when they come back) THANK YOU GOD!
Then I rode down to Clifton with him to pick up his check.. Well, it turns out that they decided that they have NO MORE MONEY, so HIS JOB IS OVER! So, keep him in your prayers please.. Now we are back to the "needed routine, the exercise, as well as the extra money (to be honest)" THANKFULLY he is feeling much better than he was.. those stronger antibiotics were just the ticket! Thanks God, and thanks doctor... we deeply appreciate the help! We got part of our running done, then he just was "wore out" (not completely well yet) So, we picked up Nathan and Abigail and went on home..
GOOD OLE TACO'S FOR SUPPER TONIGHT.. THANK GOODNESS FOR EASY MEALS (especially every once in a while) AND THEY WERE REALLY GOOD TOO.. ABIGAIL ATE 3 AND NATHAN ATE 4 OR 5 (but they were small) but really hit ....................................................... the spot .........................................................
PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURS TONIGHT AND NIGHTLY.. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND DRAW US ALL CLOSER TO HIM..
YouTube - ?Draw Me Close to You - Michael W. Smith??
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