AUTHOR: QueenJoya TITLE: Even when I'm a rotten apple DATE: 2/02/2006 10:08:00 PM ----- BODY:

Taken from the study: An AnGeL with a bRoKeN WiNg (Of course this isn't the full study just a preview of what's to come) The scripture reads and I quote, "Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings." Psalm 17:8 This scripture is apart of a collection of scriptures that mean so much to me. Even when my apple is rotting you love me. You don't look at the bumps and bruises that have been left by a life of being mishandled by others. You gave me a tough shiney pretty red skin and because of my appearance it's hard to see the initial bruise, but over time it seems to eat away at me. Leaving me less desireable to the world, deeming me damaged and unable to be of any use. Rotten... But You Lord planted a seed in me Father God watered with your word. You fertilize me with your love, your SON shines down on me and allow that seed to grow, the winds of change blow and that seed buds, time marches on the elements change continuously, and still growth takes place. Until one day that seed you planted in me is FULL Grown. A bright and shiney NEW APPLE ready to be used for YOUR PURPOSE! Create in me a clean heart renew a right spirit in me... I love apples! There are people out there that are reading this. It matters not how you are viewed by the world. You could be the rottenest (is that even a word?) apple in the barrel. To God you are beautiful, with one touch from the Master restoration joy peace and purpose will consume you. So remember everything you need is in the Master Gardener, and it doesn't matter what the world calls you or say about you God says that we are beautiful in His eyes and designed for his purpose. Be Blessed and Rest in his Promises. Peace and Blessings

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