Ujamaa Christian Poetry
The Late Blooming Rose
Late Bloomers…
Are precious in the sight of the Lord
For they have gone through many trials…
Many tribulations
The desire to catch up is ever present
But catch up with the others, they won't
For they are growing in God's time…
His time
A late blooming rose
How lovely it is upon the bush it is growing
For the rest have blossomed, lived and gone on…
Yet the late blooming rose
Stands quiet yet alone but radiant to look upon
It has grown in its own time…
God's time… a beauty of magnificent color
Behold, Late Bloomer
God loves you and will show you many things
Drink of Him and you will continue to grow
You will be strong… and endure
For your life is in Him and He is everlasting
So fret not that your growth is slow
For your roots are deep in rich soil
So that your life will be radiant and purposeful for Him
Rejoice!
For you are living in the garden of paradise with the Creator
And He will continue to nourish you with streams of living water
So continue to live in Him
Feed upon Him
Learn from Him
And grow into His likeness for evermore
For He is the care taker of your life,
Beautiful flower of late
And as you grow strong and lovely
Stay close to the source of your life
For He is the gate to the kingdom of Heaven
Oh how He loves you, Late Bloomer
Oh how He cares for you late bloomer of beauty and love
Yes, He is good
Yes, He is lovely
Yes, He is God… Late Bloomer
Love Him
And continue to give off His perfume of love
Until your petals fall and you are with Him
In the garden of Heaven for evermore.
Written by Rhonda Hodge
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