A young man inquired of Wisdom how he could feel more secure about his life.

Wisdom handed him a rosebud and told him to open it without tearing off the petals.

The young man looked in disbelief 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 so he tried to unfold the rose while keeping every petal intact.

As soon as Wisdom saw that the man realized that the task was impossible she began to recite this poem:

UNFOLDING THE ROSEBUD

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 to such as I.

God opens the flower so sweetly, in my hands it will fade and die.

If I cannot unfold the rosebud, the flower of God's design, then how can I think I have wisdom to unfold this life of mine?

So I'll trust in Him for His leading each moment of every day.I'll 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.

(author unknown)

A man once stood before God, his heart breaking from the pain and injustice in the world.
"Dear God," he cried out, "look at all the suffering, the anguish and distress in the world.
Why don't you send help?"
God responded, "I did send help. I sent you."

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