Spiritual Journeys #2 |
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Tending My Garden |
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Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State ![]() |
Tending My Garden Dear God, You gave me Eden With a wealth of flower seeds; But when You planned my garden Why did You add the weeds? Was it to keep me grounded And down upon my knees? A time to count my blessings; Ignore small ills like these? It's another of life's lessons; We each have our row to hoe. The better that we tend our life, The more useful we shall grow. Some learn from their blessings And others from their woes. Why there is such a difference, Only our Father know. By Joyce 6/24/03 |
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skyshine![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Very true words, Joyce! And I think that weeds can be a blessing in disguise--because we can learn so much from them. Well done! ![]() ~Elizabeth Dreams last for so long, even after you're gone... |
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Trillium![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: I like your poem! I was weeding the other day in the raspberry patch and found some weeds that were a close imitation. It fascinates me, how many times weeds try to take on the appearance of the plants they are growing with. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I've noticed that too Betty. Our plants often have a weed imitator. It is strange. Joyce |
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LoveBug![]()
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since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
You know, my cousin (a minster) preached a message kind of like this not long ago. It's evidence to me that God speaks through many different things. A very good write ![]() Oh, make me Thine forever |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
The answer is yes. It's all in his balance of things. Thanks for the reminder, Melton |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (sigh) I think we have weeds for a reason, dearest friend, they help us to understand the importance of cultivating and caring, and help us to recognize the benefits! (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is beautiful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joyce, thank you for sharing! ![]() May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton Underneath your clothes, there's an endless story |
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