The Seeds of No

A poem written and shared with my by Mae Fortson:


I prayed and prayed
then waited - expecting a YES,
the Lord heard - then waited,
His answer was NO.

THE SEEDS OF NO

The seeds of NO
scattered quickly by the Enemy
grow into unwieldy, unruly plants
with thorns that pierce and disfigure,
multiplying in wild profusion.
Inherently rotten, they produce
chaos and confusion.

Seeds of NO
planted deeply into the heart
by the faithful Gardener
germinate in hope.
If carefully cultivated,
they take root and sprout into
comfort and encouragement.                      

Embedded in the mysterious
unwelcome seeds of NO
lies a secret seed of YES
that holds promise of fruition.
nurtured in faith
it takes root and ripens
into God's alternate purpose.