Comments on: An Open Letter to the Buried

By: Kay

Kay — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:09:32 +0000

Dear Billy,

There is pain in growth. I don’t believe God gave flowers feelings (He never wrote that plants were alive, that’s a scientist’s concept) but if they had them, I wonder what it would feel like for a seed to break open and then push up through the ground. There’s a reason it goes so slowly. No way could such a weak plant push all that dirt aside quickly. The oak is big enough but no longer has to. It’s the seed that has to do that.

Then again, I don’t entirely wonder what it feels like. I’ve felt it. All too many times. Isn’t it strange how one analogy can fit so many different parts of our lives? We never finish growing, getting burried, growing again. Well, of course there’s no perfect analogy for our lives. And there’s danger in taking any one too far. But still, there’s comfort in knowing each time that I get burried that I will be nourished by the same Living Water and the same Son that helped me grow through every previous trial.

Thanks,

Planted

By: Kathy Bardwell

Kathy Bardwell — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:49:47 +0000

Thanks so much for the positive spin on living life. My husband is a Bishop, and I think this concept will be helpful for him as he counsels with those who feel they are being buried. I picked up your blog from my sweet daughter-in-law and I’m very grateful that I did.

By: Lyn Bardwell

Lyn Bardwell — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:30:54 +0000

I’ve always thought it’s silly to blame God for everything bad that happens to us. If God controlled everything, we’d have no freedom. We are all allowed to make choices which carry consequences that affect ourselves and each other. Thanks for validating my position.

I love the planting idea! That’s just beautiful and spot on. Thanks for a bit of hope!

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:46:12 +0000

All I can say is Wow and thank my friend Snady for sharing this on facebook. I needed to hear this.

By: Missy

Missy — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:10:33 +0000

Wow Billy. What a great post. I have definitely been feeling buried these days and like things just keep getting piled on and piled on without any end in sight. This post definitely puts it into perspective.

Thank you again for sharing what you learned today.

By: Mari-Anna Frangen Stalnacke

Mari-Anna Frangen Stalnacke — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:00:23 +0000

Fabulous!
The role of a Christian councelor is to give hope. You’re doing just that: giving hope to the buried. Beautiful and fresh imagery.
May you be blessed as you bless others!!!

By: Jan Parrish

Jan Parrish — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:27:59 +0000

Thank you. Good word, perfect timing.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:07:03 +0000

Oh …. wow.

I’ve been feeling a bit “buried” lately. Surely, something will sprout. Thank you for the reminder.

You are a blessing, Billy.

By: Jessica Burk

Jessica Burk — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:51:02 +0000

This has left me speechless….you will never fully understand how much I needed to read this today. Thank you.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:07:55 +0000

WOW!!! exactly!

Well said.

Melanie
(honey i’m home….blogger.com)