Nice story Tommie, it helps me to see myself. In God�s vineyard there might be some people that feel identified with your story and the long process it takes to accomplish what they�ve dreamed to accomplish, take the life of Joseph i.e.
For a while, I compared myself to a mango tree, which takes about 5-7 years to produce a delicious fruit,(for the one that planted the tree that's a long time), but I like the story of the bamboo better, which can grow up to 100 feet!!
I'm just thrilled to know this has helped you, Travis. It made my day. I pray it will help others as yourself. I pray your mind will be open to HIS glory. Emmanuel, my brother.
Paul has given me a great view from heaven and it is this... so take heart and remember it:
When we struggle and seem to fail, those are the times God most treasures. When else are we so close to Him? When are so reliant on Him? When do we cry out in the dead of night for Him? I would not be surprised if, from heaven, we look back on our lives and realize those are really the pearls of our lives... the times we had to totally surrender to the over powering and all mighty will of our Master, our Carpenter, our Lord.
