ROSES AND THORNSThis rose bush is in my yard and in full bloom.
Roses are my favorite flower. I don't think there is anyone who would not agree that Roses are beautiful.
I don't understand why this beautiful rose bush must have thorns.
I just know it is by God's design and I accept it. I enjoy the roses but the thorns are a different thing altogether. Roses make my happy and joyful. The thorns hurt and cause pain (you know where I'm going with this, don't you?).
Yes, our lives are like this rose bush. Roses and Thorns. Beauty and Pain.
"In everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess 5:18
It never dawns on me to question why good things happen to me or to question the happy times in my life. However, I am not always thankful for them either. And to think that God instructs me to "give thanks in EVERYTHING." Yes, everything means the "thorn situations" as well as the happy times.
Would I ever know the beauty of God's comfort if my life was all roses? It takes the "thorn" times in my life to make me appreciate God's comfort. God comforts me in the "thorn" times of my life so I can be a comfort to others. Thorn situations are not bad. I am reminded that Jesus wore a crown of thorns so I could know His Love!!! Praise, Praise, Praise!!!!
"Father, I praise you as creator of this rose bush. I thank you for the roses and the thorns in my life. I know that in your Mercy and Grace you are working your perfect plan in my life. Your design for my life is an original and it is perfect for me. I praise and thank you in the precious name of Jesus. " Amen
2 comments:
I have a tapestry pillow that says, Thank God I now can see that thorns have roses. Beautiful post.
Taking photographs, visiting with you.... all EXTRA blessings that I rec'd from this post. But the WORDS!! Praise God for the words written in this post! Praying for that ONE person who needed to read these words today.
Love you Tiz!!
Jen
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