God's Rosebud...
Apr 17, 2016 09:53:04 #
Don G. Dinsdale
Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)
God's Rosebud
A new minister was walking with an older, more seasoned minister in the garden one day.
Feeling a bit insecure about what God had for him to do, he was asking the older preacher for some advice.
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 ministry.
But, because of his great 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 impossible this was to do.
Noticing the younger preacher's inability to unfold the rosebud without tearing it, the older preacher began to recite 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 easily, But, in my hands they die."
"If I cannot unfold a rosebud, This flower of God's design,
Then, how can I have the wisdom To unfold this life of mine?"
"So, I'll trust in God for leading Each moment of my day.
I will look to God for guidance In each step along the way."
"The path that lies before me, Only my Lord and Savior knows.
I'll trust God to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose."
Please share this poem with a friend if you enjoyed being reminded
to let go.... and let God unfold your life.
Have a Great Day!‎
A new minister was walking with an older, more seasoned minister in the garden one day.
Feeling a bit insecure about what God had for him to do, he was asking the older preacher for some advice.
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 ministry.
But, because of his great 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 impossible this was to do.
Noticing the younger preacher's inability to unfold the rosebud without tearing it, the older preacher began to recite 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 easily, But, in my hands they die."
"If I cannot unfold a rosebud, This flower of God's design,
Then, how can I have the wisdom To unfold this life of mine?"
"So, I'll trust in God for leading Each moment of my day.
I will look to God for guidance In each step along the way."
"The path that lies before me, Only my Lord and Savior knows.
I'll trust God to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose."
Please share this poem with a friend if you enjoyed being reminded
to let go.... and let God unfold your life.
Have a Great Day!‎
Apr 17, 2016 10:05:08 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
Don G. Dinsdale wrote:
God's Rosebud br br br A new minister was walkin... (show quote)
We can never unfold the plans of God, but we can, and should, feel His hand of guidance in all we do and say.
God be with you this glorious day, and always, my Friend.
Apr 17, 2016 10:15:10 #
no propaganda please wrote:
We can never unfold the plans of God, but we can, and should, feel His hand of guidance in all we do and say.
God be with you this glorious day, and always, my Friend.
God be with you this glorious day, and always, my Friend.
That was a beautiful poem.
We are all GODS rosebuds. Some have went astray and some are lost with doubt. I trust in MY LORD to guide me, though I'll admit I also have wandered needlessly from time to time.
Apr 17, 2016 10:51:32 #
Don G. Dinsdale
Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)
When looking back I can see His hand in all of my life, it's the present that took time... Today is clear, as am I... Don D.
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no propaganda please wrote:
We can never unfold the plans of God, but we can, and should, feel His hand of guidance in all we do and say.
God be with you this glorious day, and always, my Friend.
God be with you this glorious day, and always, my Friend.
Apr 17, 2016 10:53:00 #
Don G. Dinsdale
Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)
I'm not overly smart, but maybe that's why we were given free will so after wandering we would appreciate His guidance... Don D.
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Sons of Liberty wrote:
That was a beautiful poem.
We are all GODS rosebuds. Some have went astray and some are lost with doubt. I trust in MY LORD to guide me, though I'll admit I also have wandered needlessly from time to time.
We are all GODS rosebuds. Some have went astray and some are lost with doubt. I trust in MY LORD to guide me, though I'll admit I also have wandered needlessly from time to time.
Apr 17, 2016 11:10:51 #
Outstanding reminder of the glory and wisdom of gods hand in all things .. Thanks !
Apr 18, 2016 07:32:16 #
reconreb wrote:
Outstanding reminder of the glory and wisdom of gods hand in all things .. Thanks !
That's a 'saver' Don, thanks. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 18, 2016 16:13:36 #
Don G. Dinsdale wrote:
God's Rosebud br br br A new minister was walkin... (show quote)
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
This is something that all of the Lords people should try to live by, but all of us have had struggled, when we forget that the Lord is always with us, even when we lose our way at times.
Apr 18, 2016 17:27:28 #
Don G. Dinsdale wrote:
God's Rosebud br br br A new minister was walkin... (show quote)
beautiful poem
and excellent advice
Apr 19, 2016 08:09:32 #
"The path that lies before me, Only my Lord and Savior knows.
I'll trust God to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose."
T***h~~~
We are all rosebuds waiting to unfold into the beauty He gave us..
I'll trust God to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose."
T***h~~~
We are all rosebuds waiting to unfold into the beauty He gave us..
Apr 19, 2016 21:38:18 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
lindajoy wrote:
"The path that lies before me, Only my Lord and Savior knows.
I'll trust God to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose."
T***h~~~
We are all rosebuds waiting to unfold into the beauty He gave us..
I'll trust God to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose."
T***h~~~
We are all rosebuds waiting to unfold into the beauty He gave us..
AMEN
Apr 19, 2016 23:27:18 #
no propaganda please wrote:
AMEN
Amen, for sure and Thank You..........
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