When we moved into our current house, we were blessed to move into a lovely spread, which included fruit trees, pecan trees, muscadines, figs, and roses. We have miniature roses in a planter box along one side of our carport, which is really pretty during the growing season.
The roses in the planter box are red and pink and yellow and white and striped. I can just stand there and enjoy the beauty of these flowers. Often, I like to pick one for Trish. You have to be careful when you pick roses, they have thorns. And, those thorns can really prick the snot (or blood) out of you. It's amazing that something so pretty can also be so hurtful.
Today's word is a saying I heard somewhere and really like. The saying is, "Some people complain that the roses have thorns, while others see the beauty of the roses among the thorns."
Where are you today? Are you getting stuck by the thorns, or are you enjoying the beauty of the roses among those nasty little stickers? I have to admit that I often get caught up with all the prickly things that are going on and miss the wondrous beauty that GOD sends along with those thorns. There have been countless times that I miss the blessing because I am all wrapped up in the pain.
We have a choice. We can either see the thorns, or we can focus on the roses among those thorns. I am going to try to focus more on the roses, they are prettier. Plus, they sure do make Trish happy!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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