Good Morning Garden

A Young doctor and his wife were entertaining an elderly aunt. After-dinner coffee was served, whereupon the visitor said excitedly, “John, you know I cannot drink coffee! The nicotine in it keeps me awake all night.”

The nephew said, “ I assure you, my dear aunt, there is no nicotine in this coffee.” The aunt replied, “There is always nicotine in coffee, and it keeps me awake the whole night.” The host then said, “My dear aunt, I assure you upon my word of honor as a doctor, that there is no nicotine in this coffee.”

The old lady, who had the highest regard both for her nephew’s professional qualifications and for his personal integrity, was satisfied; and thereupon drank three large cups of coffee, enjoyed them immensely and slept like a top all night.

Naturally, there can be no nicotine in coffee; the old lady meant caffeine. Of course, one does not approve of the deception employed – deception is never legitimate – but the story illustrates perfectly the power of good and bad suggestion. The old lady first made a law of limitation for herself, and then repealed it without any trouble. Why not start today and repeal some of the many such laws you are sure to have made for yourself.

If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth (Mark 9:23).

Although each of us have limitations either by birth, genetics or environment, they can all be overcome. We all have heard stories of individuals who overcame seemingly insurmountable limitations to achieve the virtually impossible. Fortunately, most of our limitations are self imposed and exist only because we believe them. When we identify and abandon our self-imposed and false limitations, we then can focus on overcoming those that are not of our own making. Whether external or internal, the key is to believe that all things are possible. The ability to believe does not come from belief in ourselves, but from faith in God and obedience to his will. Then all things are truly possible.

Believing daily,

Z gardener