21/11/2025
I can relate to this story ππ»ππ»ππ»
The Fern and the Bamboo
One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality...
I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
βGodβ, I said. βCan you give me one good reason not to quit?β
His answer surprised me. βLook aroundβ, He said. βDo you see the fern and the bamboo?β
βYesβ, I replied. βWhen 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.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit. The same in year four.
Then in the fifth year, a tiny sprout emerged from the earth.
Compared to the fern, it was seemingly small and insignificant.
But just six 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.
βDid 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.
βDonβt compare yourself to others.β He said. βThe bamboo had a different purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful. Your time will comeβ, God said to me.
βYou will rise high.β βHow high should I rise?β I asked.
βHow high will the bamboo rise?β He asked in return.
βAs high as it can?β I questioned. βYes.β
He said, βGive me glory by rising as high as you can.β
I left the forest, realizing that God will never give up on me.
And He will never give up on you.
Never regret a day in your life.
Good days give you happiness; bad days give you experiences; both are essential to life.
I can say I βlived it upβ when i was making money the wrong way.. π
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Lost it all... almost my lifeπ
I went through homeless, halfway house, rehab. Damn near everything... βΉοΈ
Those situations and circumstances grew me for the life i have todayπ―
No matter what youβre going through, keep going!! Youβre meant to shine π
Always thank the man upstairs ππ»