REPOST (credit to the author) DO NOT QUIT 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 a 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. Neither will I ever quit on you. Dont 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 bring 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 happinessBad 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!
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:53:26 +0000
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