Fern and Bamboo - I think I posted it once. Good One - So, Once again.

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Posted by: " leepikaa " lipikaa_b lipikaa_b

Sat Nov 3, 2007 8:58 pm (PST)

 

Fern and bamboo

 

 

One day I decided to quit. I quit my job, my relationship, my

spirituality. I wanted to quit my life. So I went to the woods to

have

one last talk with God.

 

" God, can you give me one good reason not to quit.

 

His answer surprised me.

 

" Look around. Do you see the fern and the bamboo "

 

" Yes " I replied.

 

" When I planted the fern and the bamboo seed, I took very good care

of

them. I gave them light, I gave them water. The fern quickly grew

from

the earth. It's 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.

 

In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would

not quit.

 

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. "

 

He asked 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

you. Don't compare yourself to others. The bamboo had a different

purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful. Your

time will come. 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. 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. Never, never , never

give up.

 

Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.

 

Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is. Tell the problem how

Great

the Lord is and always greatfull to god

 

so keep smilingggggggggg always

 

leepikaa