MiNi-fied!!!

Was watching a documentary on plants (dont laugh..) and found something rather interesting…

The narrator began by saying that the need for "bad weather" to stimulate growth can be seen in nature….that statement in itself stimulated my interest.

According to scientist, the seeds of some desert bushes must be damaged by a storm before they will germinate. They are covered with hard shells that keep out water. This allows them to lie dormant on the sand for several seasons until conditions are right for growth.

When heavy rains finally come, the little seeds are carried away in a flash flood. they are belted against sand, gravel, and rocks as they rush down the slopes. Eventually they settle in a depression where the soil has become damp to a depth of several feet. Only then do they begin to grow, for moisture is absorbed through the nicks and scratches they picked up on their downhill plunge.

Similarly, difficulties may be needed to wake up a sleeping saint. This may hurt for a while, but if we yield to it, we will find that life’s bruises can mark the beginning of spiritual and emotional advances. The question then becomes….Would you prefer to remain "seeds," or grow into "fruitful trees."

                                       There is no gain without pain

It seems to me that as years go by, we grow in the awareness of God’s love. We become less concerned with what others say about us and more willing to give our lives over to our heavenly Father. We learn humble submission to God’s will.

We may, of course, ask our opponents to justify their charges, or we may meet them with steadfast denial if they charge us falsely. But when we have done all we can do, the only thing left is to wait patiently until God vindicates us.

In the meantime, it’s good to look beyond the words of those who vilify us to the will of the One who loves us with infinite love. We need to say that whatever God permits is for his ultimate good in us or in others-eventhough our hearts break and we shed bitter tears.

You’re in God’s hands, no matter what others say about you. He sees your distress, and in time will repay you with good. Trust Him and Abide in His love.

                                     Each day we learn from yesterday,

                                       Of God’s great love and care;                              

                                    And every burden we must face       

                                           He’ll surely help us bear.

                                 It takes the storm to prove the real shelter