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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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[Please know that I just received this today, and then a message that Rainbow Girl is in need of our prayers. I hope no one minds that I've posted this. If anyone knows who the Anonymous Author is, please advise.] UNFOLDING THE ROSEBUD - GOD'S WILL FOR OUR LIVES A young, new preacher was walking with an older, more seasoned preacher in the garden one day and feeling a bit insecure about what God had for him to do, he was inquiring of the older preacher. 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 for his ministry. Because of his high respect for the older preacher, he proceeded to TRY to unfold the rose, while keeping every petal in tact...It wasn't long before he realized how it was impossible to do so. Noticing the younger preacher's inability to unfold the rosebud while keeping it in tact, the older preacher began to tell the following poem... UNFOLDING THE ROSEBUD 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 sweetly, When in my hands they fade and die. If I cannot unfold a rosebud, This flower of GOD's design, Then how can I think I have wisdom To unfold this life of mine? So I'll trust in Him for His leading Each moment of every day. I will look to Him for His guidance Each step of the pilgrim way. The pathway that lies before me, Only my heavenly Father knows. I'll trust Him to unfold the moments, Just as He unfolds the rose. -- Author Unknown Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
This is wonderful Sunshine ....I'm sure that Rainbow will enjoy this piece and the knowing that we are all praying for her...Nothing like the power of prayer!! Thank you for sharing this... A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! Shannon |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Beautiful, beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing it, Sunshine. And let's all give Rainbow a great big ((((HUG)))) along with our prayers!  Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I've read this before and I'm glad you posted it so I could read it again. I love this! Big hugs to RG and prayers for sure!  <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thanks go to Pepper for letting me know about Rainbow... denise, I continue to pray along with you... and Whtdove, I think we should all share the good things as they come along. Thanks for not minding a re-read of someone else's works! Hugs, Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Shirleeah Storey Member
since 2000-01-03
Posts 68Delaware |
I'm new to passions and not familiar with Rainbow, but I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers! This is a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing and the prayer alert for Rainbow (one of our Passions Family members) "A FAMILY THAT PRAYERS TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER!" |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Shirleeah, you've caught on well to the meaning and fluidity of this place...welcome aboard. I'm sure RainbowGirl will be pleased with your offerings. Sunshine Look, then, into thine heart, and write ~~~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is lovely Sunshine, I've read this before and I am glad to have read it again and I'm sure Raibow will love this. My prayers and thoughts are with Raibow. *hugs* Cindy ! What comes from the heart goes to the heart. Samuel Coleridge |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I will hold her in my prayers. Beautiful poem, thank for posting it here. Michael |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Thanks Sunshine and all.. I'm home now so something worked...love the story/poem....so true as well.. Big Hugs and thanks again.. Don't ask me where I'm going, just listen when I'm gone and far away you'll hear me singing softly to the dawn. |
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John Bakas New Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 3Tampa, Florida, USA |
God's unfoldings are often formed in loving prayers. |
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Majestic Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 264houston, tx. |
beautiful poem ...and glad your home rainbow.. |
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