No matter what’s happening in your life right now, you must read this short story.

It was one seemingly ordinary day when I decided  to QUIT… All of a sudden I made a decision to quit my job, my relationship and finally my spirituality. I just wanted to quit my life.

But before that, I went to the wood to have one last talk with God.

I started: “God, can you give me one good reason not to quit?”

His answer really surprised me: “Look around”, He said. “Do you see the fern and the bamboo?”

I replied: “Yes. When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth.

Its brilliant green covered the floor.Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.

But still, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.

He said: “In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.But I would not quit. In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would not quit.”

“Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant…But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.

It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle.”

After that, He asked me: “Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots.

I would not quit on the bamboo.I will never quit on you.”

“Don’t compare yourself to others.” He added. ”

The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern.

Yet they both make the forest beautiful.” God said to me:

“Your time will come”

“You will rise high”.

I asked: “How high should I rise?”

“How high will the bamboo rise?” He also asked.

I was confused: “As high as it can?”

”Yes.” He said, “Give Me glory by rising as high as you can.”

After this conversation I left the forest and I wrote this amazing story. I really hope that these words can help you to see that God will never give up on you.

You should Never, Never, Never, Give up.

Don’t tell the Lord how big the problem is, tell the problem how Great the Lord is!

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PRESSURE

There is nothing as bad as succumbing to pressure from your peers and doing something only to regret it later.
Maybe all your friends are getting married  and in panic, you follow suit. Talk about decisions that you will definitely regret. You should get married because you are in love and not to keep up with the Jones.
At the end of the day, you need to realize that this is your life. Do not gamble with it because of whims you will forget after a year.

I do not think that this is the way to go. If it is, then I choose to be different. Let me stand for what what I believe in. At this point, the opinion of others doesn't really matter. I am not out to impress anyone but, rather to live my life, one day at a time, at my own pace and happy.

So, everyone around you is getting a baby. Good. But, does that mean you go get one? No!
Maybe, you do not even have a plan. Do not copy people blindly. Be wise. Just don't.

Pressure at work can arise from not having a plan and procrastinating stuff. You keep postponing issues to be dealt with. "Now", happens to be the only guaranteed time that you have. Deal with issues now! Personally, I have no peace of mind if something needs to be done and I am wasting my time on useless activity like watching TV or talking to someone about nothing important that cannot wait.

Some people just lack clear cut plans of handling work. The work will be done anyhow and at the end of the day, piles of work are still unattended to. Other people have clear cut plans that ensure their desks are always clean and with little or no work pending. Their in and out trays are manageable.
That's why they get promoted and you watch while your desk is literally sinking in rubble.

FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE

The wise men of old were right … There is nothing good like silence. It gives you time to reflect, you ignore what others think is really hurting you and the best part, no one can read your mind.

 I have also discovered that there is so much peace when you let go of any stressful factor in your life. Well, there are those issues you just have to deal with, but subtract anyone who drains your emotional energy. You really do not need drama. At the end of the day, you will be happier.

Do yourself a favor and focus on ideas. Do not dwell on people. The truth is, they come and go.  According to God’s word, there is time for everything. If someone hurts you, leave it to God. Do not bother revenging because you reap what you sow … That is real truth, God’s word and an irrefutable fact.  Sit back and watch life unfold. These are the times you wonder why you were bitter in the first place. There is no need of troubling your soul. God is not mocked; you reap what you sow… As for events, most only last for a while and then you totally forget they existed, when you move on.

The important thing is to not gloat … remember that God had mercy on you when you did not deserve it and even your enemies can run to the same God for help.  This is how fair God is. He will not ignore their pleas. If you gloat, you are just creating a good fall for yourself. Acknowledge that you also have mistakes and God gave you a second chance. There is nothing as good as someone seeing their fault and needing to correct them. That is why second chances exist but third ones are a no, no!

Leave multiple chances to God. He is God and so He can see motive and knows everything to come. You don’t. You are human, remember?

Above all, focus on God. He fights whatever battles for you. When God fights for you, you will pity your enemy. Seriously. You just relax and let go. Truly, this is an easy yoke. If everyone just knew … sigh…

God should be your foundation otherwise your priorities are wrong. However much you need to justify yourself, If God does not exist in your life; expect a mediocre life and no afterlife. If you think these 70 short years on earth are many, you really are short-sighted.

Look at everyone you consider great and tell me you didn’t find God in the midst of it all. You cannot separate God from success.

So in lieu of this, I want my life to scream Christ and anyone who does not subscribe to this really is adding no value to my life. I need my priorities right. The number one priority is Christ. The rest of the priorities follow.

I have only one goal; to walk the streets of gold. Anything hindering this is just not worth it.

After all; stand for something or fall for anything.

Toodles …