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"persistance:" (Web.) - A persisting stubborn continuance.
"persist" - A refusal to give up.
Now this parson knows that everyone is familiar with the meaning of these words, but I believe that many times we use words without real "oomph" - irrepressible, spirited vigor.
Let me tell you about a spirited, stubborn tree with lots of oomph. About six or seven years ago a tree came up in the parson's front flower bed. The first mistake the little sweet gum made was its "choice" of a home. Well, not really. You will see what I mean. Promptly this undesirable was pulled up and headed for the compost pile, bare root and all. It was then that one sweetheart said to the other sweetheart . . . The next thing we knew, we had a beautiful 6-inch tree in our back yard. To make a long story short (parsons have a problem with that), we watered, nourished and watched the little feller.
While the parson was away in Africa, his wonderful neighbor (I really mean that) cut his yard for him. The rest of the story is history. But . . . that little creation of God didn't give up. It began to sprout, then proudly grew to be a stately 12-inch tree. The parson left town . . . the rest is history. You guessed it; with persistant oomph that stump sprouted up with a vigor irrepressible. We were so excited about and thankful for a beautiful stately 3-foot tree that was sure to be at least 35 feet tall by the time we have been dead for 25 years!
One day . . . one day . . . This one is really difficult to tell. Well, here goes. One day the parson was really crunched for time and decided to buzz over the yard with the church's tractor mower. Well, the rest of the story was history when the stump wouldn't accept the beautiful full-leafed graft; well, maybe that is the wrong term. Maybe it was the kind of tape the parson used to wrap it.
You guessed it. With persistant oomph that stump said, "Get out of my way; here I come." And it did! Twelve feet tall and still "oomphing." That beautifully shaped tree is shouting the glory of the Mighty Creator.
Lord, make me like that sweet gum, always looking up to you. With persistant oomph, may this parson bring glory to You, even in the face of opposition, knowing that is the purpose for which I am created.
Today? Perhaps! Perhaps Jesus will come today!
The Parson
"persist" - A refusal to give up.
Now this parson knows that everyone is familiar with the meaning of these words, but I believe that many times we use words without real "oomph" - irrepressible, spirited vigor.
Let me tell you about a spirited, stubborn tree with lots of oomph. About six or seven years ago a tree came up in the parson's front flower bed. The first mistake the little sweet gum made was its "choice" of a home. Well, not really. You will see what I mean. Promptly this undesirable was pulled up and headed for the compost pile, bare root and all. It was then that one sweetheart said to the other sweetheart . . . The next thing we knew, we had a beautiful 6-inch tree in our back yard. To make a long story short (parsons have a problem with that), we watered, nourished and watched the little feller.
While the parson was away in Africa, his wonderful neighbor (I really mean that) cut his yard for him. The rest of the story is history. But . . . that little creation of God didn't give up. It began to sprout, then proudly grew to be a stately 12-inch tree. The parson left town . . . the rest is history. You guessed it; with persistant oomph that stump sprouted up with a vigor irrepressible. We were so excited about and thankful for a beautiful stately 3-foot tree that was sure to be at least 35 feet tall by the time we have been dead for 25 years!
One day . . . one day . . . This one is really difficult to tell. Well, here goes. One day the parson was really crunched for time and decided to buzz over the yard with the church's tractor mower. Well, the rest of the story was history when the stump wouldn't accept the beautiful full-leafed graft; well, maybe that is the wrong term. Maybe it was the kind of tape the parson used to wrap it.
You guessed it. With persistant oomph that stump said, "Get out of my way; here I come." And it did! Twelve feet tall and still "oomphing." That beautifully shaped tree is shouting the glory of the Mighty Creator.
Lord, make me like that sweet gum, always looking up to you. With persistant oomph, may this parson bring glory to You, even in the face of opposition, knowing that is the purpose for which I am created.
Today? Perhaps! Perhaps Jesus will come today!
The Parson
posted by The Parson at 4/25/2006 07:05:00 PM
3 Comments:
I really enjoyed your story. It is definetly an example of how if we just keep the faith and push forward we can get through our trials by Gods wonderful grace.
Keep keepin it real Bro.Taylor. I am impressed with your bloggin skills. Have a great day! Regina
Bro. Taylor,
I am really enjoying your blogs. The first one was really funny, and the second one was great. Very thought provoking.
Hey, dad- I'm so impressed you have a blog!! Johnny says no way, Matt had to come see it! Can't have you getting too computer literate on me now-guess I've got to get a blog!!
Because of Him,
Love ya,
"Sissy"
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