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Flower of God's Design

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A Flower of God’s Design………….
A young preacher was walking with an older more seasoned preacher in the garden one day and the younger preacher, feeling a bit insecure about what God had for him to do, he was inquiring of the older preacher.
The older preacher walked up to a rosebush and handed the young preacher a rosebud and told him to open it without tearing off any petals. The young preacher looked in disbelief at the older preacher and was trying to figure out what a rosebud could possibly have to do with his wanting to know the WILL OF GOD for his life and for his ministry. Because of his high respect for the older preacher, he proceeded to TRY to unfold the rose, while keeping every petal intact it wasn’t long before he realized how impossible it was to do so. Noticing the younger preacher’s inability to unfold the rosebud while keeping it intact, the older preacher began to recite the following poem. “It is only a tiny rosebud, a flower of God’s design; but I cannot unfold the petals with these clumsy hands of mine.


The secret of unfolding flowers is not known to such as I. GOD opens this flower so sweetly. When in my hands they die. If I cannot unfold a rosebud this flower of God’s design. Then how can I have the wisdom to unfold this life of mine? So I’ll trust in Him for leading each moment of my day.

I will look to him for His guidance each step of the pilgrim way. The pathway that lies before me, only my Heavenly Father knows. I’ll trust Him to unfold the moments, just as He unfolds the rose”

Flower of God’s Design

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A Flower of God’s Design………….
A young preacher was walking with an older more seasoned preacher in the garden one day and the younger preacher, feeling a bit insecure about what God had for him to do, he was inquiring of the older preacher.
The older preacher walked up to a rosebush and handed the young preacher a rosebud and told him to open it without tearing off any petals. The young preacher looked in disbelief at the older preacher and was trying to figure out what a rosebud could possibly have to do with his wanting to know the WILL OF GOD for his life and for his ministry. Because of his high respect for the older preacher, he proceeded to TRY to unfold the rose, while keeping every petal intact it wasn’t long before he realized how impossible it was to do so. Noticing the younger preacher’s inability to unfold the rosebud while keeping it intact, the older preacher began to recite the following poem. “It is only a tiny rosebud, a flower of God’s design; but I cannot unfold the petals with these clumsy hands of mine.


The secret of unfolding flowers is not known to such as I. GOD opens this flower so sweetly. When in my hands they die. If I cannot unfold a rosebud this flower of God’s design. Then how can I have the wisdom to unfold this life of mine? So I’ll trust in Him for leading each moment of my day.

I will look to him for His guidance each step of the pilgrim way. The pathway that lies before me, only my Heavenly Father knows. I’ll trust Him to unfold the moments, just as He unfolds the rose”

3 Things in LIFE

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Three things in life that, once gone, never come back -
(1)- Time
(2)- Embedded Words
(3)- Opportunity

Three things in life that may never be lost -
(1)- Peace
(2)- Hope
(3)- Honesty

Three things in life that are most valuable -
(1)- Love
(2)- Self-confidence
(3)- Friends

Three things in life that are never certain -
(1)- Dreams
(2)- Success
(3)- Fortune

Three things that make a man/woman -
(1)- Hard work
(2)- Sincerity
(3)- commitment

Three things in life that can destroy a man/woman -
(1)- Alcohol
(2)- Pride
(3)- Anger

Three things in life that, once lost, hard to build-up -
(1)- Respect
(2)- Trust
(3)- Friendship

Three things in life that never fail -
(1)- True love
(2)- Determination
(3)- Belief

Take care of these things…

3 Things in LIFE

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Three things in life that, once gone, never come back -
(1)- Time
(2)- Embedded Words
(3)- Opportunity

Three things in life that may never be lost -
(1)- Peace
(2)- Hope
(3)- Honesty

Three things in life that are most valuable -
(1)- Love
(2)- Self-confidence
(3)- Friends

Three things in life that are never certain -
(1)- Dreams
(2)- Success
(3)- Fortune

Three things that make a man/woman -
(1)- Hard work
(2)- Sincerity
(3)- commitment

Three things in life that can destroy a man/woman -
(1)- Alcohol
(2)- Pride
(3)- Anger

Three things in life that, once lost, hard to build-up -
(1)- Respect
(2)- Trust
(3)- Friendship

Three things in life that never fail -
(1)- True love
(2)- Determination
(3)- Belief

Take care of these things…

Things In Life !!!!!!!!!!

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The Important Things In Life.


A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2? in diameter.

He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “Yes.” “Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The rocks are the important things – your Church, your Ministry, your family, your partner, your health, your children – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter – like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else, the small stuff.” “If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks.

The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pray everyday to God, give thanks for what He has done, Love every one and Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take your partner out. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house and give a dinner. Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”

Things In Life !!!!!!!!!!

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The Important Things In Life.


A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2″ in diameter.

He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “Yes.” “Now,” said the professor, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The rocks are the important things – your Church, your Ministry, your family, your partner, your health, your children – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter – like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else, the small stuff.” “If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued “there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks.

The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pray everyday to God, give thanks for what He has done, Love every one and Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take your partner out. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house and give a dinner. Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”

Live L O N G E R

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We all know the obvious ways to add years to your life: Don’t smoke, eat your veggies, wear a seat belt (even in the backseat). But there are other, lesser-known habits and attributes that can help you live to a ripe old age.
YOU SKIP SODA (EVEN DIET)I finally kicked my diet cola habit in my 20s, a good thing too, because scientists in Boston recently found that drinking one or more regular or diet sodas every day doubles your risk of metabolic syndrome– combination of conditions that increase your chances of heart disease and diabetes. The exact culprit isn’t completely understood, but it could be the caramel color added to colas and other dark sodas, which increased the risk for metabolic syndrome in animals. Experts also speculate that exposing your tastebuds to the sweet fizzy flavor of soda conditions you to crave sugary foods, which can lead to weight gain. Whatever the reason, it’s an easy enough habit to quit. Club soda (sodium free, of course) with a splash of juice satisfies the fizz craving with just enough sweetness. For a good alternative, try Sassy Water.
YOUR LEGS ARE STRONGLower-body strength means you also have good balance, flexibility, and endurance. While you probably care more about how your legs look in a mini and a pair of knee-high boots right now, as you get older those attributes reduce your risk of falls, injuries, and hip fractures, all of which are associated with declining health in older folks. So do some squats, lunges, and stair climbing to look good now– and be strong and healthy later. It’s win-win! Get up to 10 pounds lighter and take 10 years off your body with this workout.
YOUR MOM HAD YOU YOUNGIf she was under age 25, you’re twice as likely to live to age 100 as someone born to an older mom, according to University of Chicago scientists. The reason, they suspect, is that younger moms’ best eggs go first to fertilization, which may mean healthier offspring.
YOU EAT AND DRINK PURPLE THINGSRed wine, concord grapes, blueberries (okay, not quite purple, but close enough) all get that deep rich color from polyphenols- compounds that reduce heart disease risk and may even protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. So crack open a bottle of Pinot (don’t overdo it), snack on some grapes, or make a blueberry pie and ponder all the years that lie ahead. Talk about happy and healthy! Get healthy with these great recipes.

Live L O N G E R

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We all know the obvious ways to add years to your life: Don’t smoke, eat your veggies, wear a seat belt (even in the backseat). But there are other, lesser-known habits and attributes that can help you live to a ripe old age.
YOU SKIP SODA (EVEN DIET)I finally kicked my diet cola habit in my 20s, a good thing too, because scientists in Boston recently found that drinking one or more regular or diet sodas every day doubles your risk of metabolic syndrome– combination of conditions that increase your chances of heart disease and diabetes. The exact culprit isn’t completely understood, but it could be the caramel color added to colas and other dark sodas, which increased the risk for metabolic syndrome in animals. Experts also speculate that exposing your tastebuds to the sweet fizzy flavor of soda conditions you to crave sugary foods, which can lead to weight gain. Whatever the reason, it’s an easy enough habit to quit. Club soda (sodium free, of course) with a splash of juice satisfies the fizz craving with just enough sweetness. For a good alternative, try Sassy Water.
YOUR LEGS ARE STRONGLower-body strength means you also have good balance, flexibility, and endurance. While you probably care more about how your legs look in a mini and a pair of knee-high boots right now, as you get older those attributes reduce your risk of falls, injuries, and hip fractures, all of which are associated with declining health in older folks. So do some squats, lunges, and stair climbing to look good now– and be strong and healthy later. It’s win-win! Get up to 10 pounds lighter and take 10 years off your body with this workout.
YOUR MOM HAD YOU YOUNGIf she was under age 25, you’re twice as likely to live to age 100 as someone born to an older mom, according to University of Chicago scientists. The reason, they suspect, is that younger moms’ best eggs go first to fertilization, which may mean healthier offspring.
YOU EAT AND DRINK PURPLE THINGSRed wine, concord grapes, blueberries (okay, not quite purple, but close enough) all get that deep rich color from polyphenols- compounds that reduce heart disease risk and may even protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. So crack open a bottle of Pinot (don’t overdo it), snack on some grapes, or make a blueberry pie and ponder all the years that lie ahead. Talk about happy and healthy! Get healthy with these great recipes.