“Bloom where you are planted,”
I heard a quiet voice say:
“But, Lord,” I protested,
“I’m getting older, and beginning to get gray.<\/p>\n
“It makes no difference”,
This quiet voice said;
“Everyone has a place in life,
Even those confined to bed.”<\/p>\n
“But, Lord, I am weak and frustrated,
Who would listen to me?
I want to do what I can,
But I can barely hear, or see.”<\/p>\n
“Oh, my child, you are so special,
I’ve made all my children that way;
You have a deep, abiding love,
That encourages others day by day.”<\/p>\n
“Believe me, my dear child,
I know what I say,
Now, no more back talk!
Just listen and obey.”<\/p>\n
I opened up my Bible,
And as I began to read,
I was truly astonished,
When I realized my need.<\/p>\n
I’d only craved the fun in life,
It’s pleasures fed my soul.
But God was telling me,
That’s not His purpose or His goal.<\/p>\n
To be humble and loving,
I can serve my Savior well,
Then I’ll have my mansion in heaven,
Where for everlasting I’ll dwell.<\/p>\n
Today I found this little gift,
It made me realize how true,
So bloom where you are planted,
And God’s blessings be on you. (source)<\/p>\n
Eva May Young, via the Montana Street Bulletin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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