Monday, April 16, 2012

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME . . .


This rose is one of the first (actually, the second) to bloom in our front yard.  It is my favorite kind of rose:  dark red, velvety petals, shiny green leaves, classic scent, and yes, even thorns. 

Those thorns make one appreciate the good attributes of a rose.  We tiptoe gingerly around those thorns, always very respectful of their sharpness--all the while, admiring the beauty and complexity of the bloom itself.

What lessons can be gleaned from merely admiring such a beauty of God's creation?

1 comment:

  1. Just like avoiding planting roses in our garden because of the thorns, we also often avoid "thorny" people. Often, if we push ourselves to get past the thorns we get the opportunity to see these people "bloom". I am so thankful God can see past our thorns and that somehow through his love he creates beautiful hearts.

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