“Crushing
Roses” cji 2/27/14
It would seem since the dawn of civilization
when two or more gather – Satan can interfere to cause the hurting of one of
those gathered. Sometimes it could be more than just one – and the hurt can be
long-lasting even to death. Sometimes simply an implication – unintended or
even fully intended cause the hurtfulness. Many times these ‘put downs’ are
part of some written code which the worldly accept and apply. However, this
hurtfulness should not be so. Too often they’re done in circumstances where
those gathered have covenanted not to do hurtful things to one another or to
anyone known or unknown. Yet these covenants are forgotten and the verbal
attacks – hurtful actions – beguiling rumors spread like an ice fire leaving
only widows and widowers to pick up the pieces of what once was a testimony of
a loved one.
What takes place is no different than someone
seeing a lovely rose bush – with some flowers in bloom and others still in the
budding stage. Of course there are those which have bloomed and since run their
life cycle and can no longer be hurt. One could liken the later to those who’ve
so firm a testimony – such a strong understanding – that those seeking to hurt
them are left without. Yet most are like the new bud fresh – seeking to come
into the light – and yet cut off and crushed by another. Yes some are already
in bloom and after repeated beatings to are crushed by the hurtful words,
rumors and/or actions. Each falling to the earth – the light crushed from them –
and thus becoming crushed roses. No longer having vitality or beauty to share
with those around.
Those who performed such actions ignore the
results of their words, rumors or actions. Some hide behind power and or a
blind sense of power – thinking they’ve done the world and those around them a
favor. As much as saying to the person(s) we don’t want you around us anymore –
why don’t you just go away. In the same manner telling Heavenly Father we don’t
want those roses in our garden – we don’t want to tend to them and care for
them. And thus forsaking the feelings of love for one of guile and prideful
hate.
Crushing roses takes place continuously in
today’s world. Sadly many see it as humor in the TV/Movies and media spew which
is ever present in literature and music. There is a world without feelings –
deaf unable to hear and blinded unable to see. Often too late comes the
gardener to the aid of the roses – or the steward to the people – only to weep
and feel lost at such cruelty of one to another of Father’s children or creations.
Which will we be found – being ever vigilant or
waiting hoping we’re not next or one of our loved ones? We must remember the
Second Great Commandment – we’re to love all of Father’s Creations – and therefore
be found as good gardeners – protecting the weak and tender – or we indeed will
be found next. c/ork
“Crushing
Roses”
cji
2/27/14
Stepping
aside to destroy
using poor
choiced words
spitefully
and hatefully
designed
to crush others
filling
a power need within
carelessly
stepping aside;
Crushing
roses still in bud
claiming
rights unauthorized
causing
another to weep
inwardly
unable to be hidden
showing
pain uncontrolled
this
rose crushed willfully!
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