Today is Tuesday, January 29th, 2008; Karen's Korner #1237

Today's writing is forwarded to me by former Clarion resident Deb Mechem Lange; it was complete with color and graphics. The story is still the same without:
 
 
Once there was a man who asked God for a flower and a butterfly. But instead, God gave him a cactus and a caterpillar.
 
The man was sad; he didn't understand why his request was mistaken. Then he thought, "Oh, well, God has too many people to care for;" and decided not to question.
 
After some time, the man went to check up on his request that he had left forgotten. To his surprise, from the thorny and ugly cactus a beautiful flower had grown. And the unsightly caterpillar had been transformed into the most beautiful butterfly.
 
God always does things right!
 
His way is ALWAYS the best way, even if to us it seems all wrong.
 
If you asked God for one thing and received another, TRUST! You can be sure that He will always give you what you need at the appropriate time.
 
What you want..........is not always what you need!
 
God never fails to grant our petitions, so keep on going to Him without doubting and murmuring.
 
Today's THORN is tomorrow's FLOWER!
God gives the very best to those who leave the choice up to Him!!
 
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