Poem I like

I haven't been inspired to write much lately.  However, I came across this poem today and just wanted to share it.  The devil has done a pretty good job of beating me up about that, as well as making me feel like no one wants to read what I write about anyway, and I have considered deleting my whole blog.  Then the voice of truth creeps in... it's louder and stronger and it won't leave me alone.  That's when I know it's the voice of God.  I think if I could take more time to just clear my head and truly listen to the things that the Lord wants to teach me then I would not find myself in such depression at times.  I am such a work in progress.  I am so thankful that God never lets go of my hand no matter how far away I may run from Him.

Testing Times "I asked the Lord for a bunch of fresh flowers but instead he gave me an ugly cactus with many thorns. I asked the Lord for some beautiful butterflies but instead he gave me many ugly and dreadful worms. I was threatened, I was disappointed, I mourned. But after many days, suddenly, I saw the cactus bloom with many beautiful flowers, and those worms became beautiful butterflies flying in the spring wind. God's way is the best way." Chun-Ming Kao, Written from prison Have you ever felt like this?  Sometimes I feel like I always get the short end of the stick.  Sometimes I feel like everyone around me is blessed with many things that I "want" and I struggle with feelings of jealousy and depression.  Lord, help me to remember that your way truly is the BEST way.