Don't Give Up
Don't 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 adifferent 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. Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is,
tell the problem how Great the Lord is!
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 adifferent 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. Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is,
tell the problem how Great the Lord is!
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Yasemin Acikgun on -
Dear Stephanie,
You can never guess how much this beautiful story did for me. It's like an answer to me from the heavens. This is just what I need to hear at this phase of my life and espacially today, at this moment.
Thank you with all my heart :)
Love&Blessings,
Yasemin
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Tippie on -
Dear Yaesmin;
God works in wonderful ways. This was sent to me from a networking friend in Germany and when I read it, I knew that I had to share it.
Best,
Stephanie
Yasemin Acikgun said:Dear Stephanie,
You can never guess how much this beautiful story did for me. It's like an answer to me from the heavens. This is just what I need to hear at this phase of my life and espacially today, at this moment.
Thank you with all my heart :)
Love&Blessings,
Yasemin
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Permalink Reply by Lisa on -
Stephanie,
This REALLY hit home for me! Thank You so much for sharing!
Lisa Schultz
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Tippie on
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Hi Lisa
thanks, you made my day knowing that my post has helped1
stephanie
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Permalink Reply by Penni Rentz on -
Thanks for sharing this. It is just what I needed today.
Penni
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Permalink Reply by Ann on -
Great inspiration, something we all need every now and then. Thanks for sharing
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Permalink Reply by SunriseSunsetGal on -
Stephanie
AMEN!! Never give up. I liked your blog, thank you for sharing.
Janet
aka SunriseSunsetGal
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Permalink Reply by unknown on -
This was an awesome truth that the Lord God spoke. Which is still so true for us today, if we just don't quit! Great article!
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Permalink Reply by Warren A. Veach on -
Stephanie,
I almost feel a little out of place responding to this, being the only guy to do so, but this is a GREAT story. We all should remember that ultimately, God is in control.
If I may share one of my favorite verses from the Bible:
Everything in the heavens and earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as being in control of everything. Riches and honor come from you alone, and you are the ruler of all mankind; your hand controls power and might, and it is at your discretion that men are made great and given strength. 1 Chronicles 29:11-12
Have a GREAT day,
Warren
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie Tippie on
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Thank you Warren for sharing
Stephanie
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Permalink Reply by mary on -
thank you sssssssssoooooo much for this it was a great way to calm me down this flustery mornig
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Permalink Reply by Ria's Collectables on -
Great Story.
Shall we all remember that in our times of trouble, although we feel, we only see one set of foot prints carrying us, they truly are not ours that we see.
Touching lives, one minute, one day, one flame at a time.....
Ria
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