God's Rosebud

Thanks Brother Gerry. Sharing with others in this reply. http://www.kathyskids.org Ms. Kathy's Kids Blog: http://mskathyskids.blogspot.com/ --- On Wed, 6/30/10, Gerry Gribbin  wrote: ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 1:10 PM Subject: FW: God's Rosebud   GOD'S Rosebud A new pastor Was walking with an older, More seasoned pastor In the garden one day. Feeling a bit insecure About what God Had for him to do, He was asking the older pastor For some advice.   The older pastor Walked up to a rosebush And handed the young pastor A rosebud and told him To open it Without tearing off any petals. The young pastor Looked in disbelief At the older pastor 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 pastor, 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 pastors's inability To unfold the rosebud Without tearing it, The older pastor 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 of the way." "The path that lies before me, Only my Lord 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.