IF YOU ARE THINKING TO QUIT AND HAVE LOST HOPE IN LIFE. Read this short story of a bamboo tree.

A man was sitting in a jungle upset and frustrated. There he met a Hermit. Hermit asked him: “Why are you so upset?” .The disappointed man replied” I am frustrated with my life. Despite all the hard work and effort, failure was all that I learnt. I want to quit my life. Give me one good reason not to quit?”

Pointing towards two plants, Hermit said” Do you see that fern and bamboo there? I have planted both of them at the same time and gave them proper water, light and fertilizers. Within a short period of time, the fern quickly grew from the Earth But bamboo seed not shown any sign of growth in 4 years. However, I didn’t give up on bamboo seed and continued to water and nurture it. By the fifth year, a tiny sprout grew from the earth. And within 6months, the tree grew a hundred feet tall”

The man asked, “how this is possible?” The hermit answered” during these 4 years, the little tree was strengthening and growing its roots deep down the earth so that when it shoots up to 100 feet tall it can handle the weight of the entire tree. Roots are the foundation of a tree and when it is strong, they can last for a long time even in the midst of the storm. Just like a bamboo tree, when you are struggling to grow, you were growing strong roots”.
The man learned his lesson that day.

When God has planned something big for your life, he will prepare you through struggles and adversities to handle that great success in life. People who get success very easily and quickly often become proud. But God wants you to be humble even after getting huge success in life. You might have seen people who have got huge success through great struggles are so humble and down to earth helping other people. So, try not to compare your progress with others, it is possible that after so many struggles you will shoot up like a bamboo tree in just a few months. God will give you what you want but will first prepare you; make you learn lessons that are necessary for your soul growth. Till then, keep putting consistent efforts towards your goal every day with hope and hard work. God is watching you, Your turn of blessings is coming soon.