May 22, 2025: Living Joyful Life : Remaining in His Love
The Story: The Withered Rose Once, a young girl named Tara received a beautiful rose plant from her grandmother. “Take care of it well,” her grandmother said. “Water it every day, give it sunlight, and keep it close.” For the first few weeks, Tara did exactly that. The rose bloomed, filling her small balcony with fragrance and beauty. But slowly, Tara got busy. School, friends, social media, and weekend plans took over. The rose pot stayed in a corner, forgotten. Weeks later, Tara returned to find the leaves dry, the petals withered, and the plant barely alive. Heartbroken, she ran to her grandmother and asked, “Why did the rose die?” Her grandmother replied gently, “It wasn’t enough to plant it. You had to remain close to it—nurture it with love. Just like that, you must remain in love—not only give it once, but live in it every day. Scripture Reflection – John 15:9–11 > “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. > If you keep my commands, you will ...