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Never Give up!
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 asked, "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 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." 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 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 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.
Never, Never, Never Give up.
For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.
Don't tell the Lord God how big the problem is,
tell the problem how Great the Lord is! You’ll do great
Love and God Bless
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Re: Never Give up!
THANKS FOR THIS INSPIRATIONAL WRITE UP. U ARE BLESSED FOR BEING A BLESSING TO ME. IT HAS ACTUALLY CHANGED ME FOR BETTER. I HAVE BEEN WORRIED BY EVENTS OF RECENT TO THE EXTENT OF GIVING UP, BUT READING YOUR ARTICLE ,GIVES ME A HOPE NOT TO GIVE UP, BUT GIVING THANKS TO GOD FOR MY SITUATIONS.
GOD WILL LEAD US ALL TO THE PROMISE LAND.
KRIS
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Re: Never Give up!
Ordinary word can not express my heatfelt appreciation for these inspirational article which just saved me from the calamity of quiting. God bless you
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Re: Never Give up!
Thank you for this lovely write up. the message has just saved my soul from depression, i am now lifted up in christ jesus.He has not forsaken me,May God reward you abundantly in jesus name.
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I APPREACIATE THIS INSPIRATIONAL WRITE UP.I'VE BEEN WONDERING IF GOD HAS GIVEN UP ON ME & I'VE ACTUALLY LOST HOPE BUT THANK U FOR REMINDING ME THAT GOD DOESNT GIVE UP EVEN WHEN WE DO.GOD BLESS U REAL GOOD.