I often compare my life to one of those 5,000 piece jigsaw puzzles. Every once in awhile, out of the blue, God hands me another piece. If you've ever tried to complete one of these puzzles, you'll understand exactly what I'm talking about... You see, some of the pieces have bright colors, defined outlines, and I know exactly where they fit into my life picture. Other pieces aren't so clear and when handed to me I often ask God if He's made a mistake. The strange shape or darkness of a particular piece confuses me. Just like those dark, difficult times that leave us confused as to why this is happening to us or why God will allow it.
But I have come to realize two important things about those pieces. Sometimes the meaning of those dark pieces are immediately clear, even if we don't want them to be (I.e. a change in jobs that is difficult but will lead to great possibilities.) Other times those confusing, dark pieces must humbly be set aside and God will eventually show you exactly where they go, even if it's years later. (i.e Sexual abuse transformed into a ministry to help others who have experienced a similar situation.) And then there are those pieces God uses merely as connection pieces to bridge other life events and pieces of your life puzzle together; difficult yet extremely necessary.
I am thankful for all the little pieces I have stashed away in my pocket, both good and bad. Some I look at so confused but completely trusting God to work into my puzzlee in some amazing way for His glory. And other pieces, I get so excited about that they seem to want to jump out of my pocket at every possible opportunity! But each piece, I must patiently wait for the perfect time to let God use.
So far this blog has been all about pieces. My life has been all about pieces. But I feel Him moving, pulling things together now and I'm more excited than you could imagine! I can't wait for you to experience all these puzzle pieces coming together in my life with me!
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." ~Romans 8:28~
But I have come to realize two important things about those pieces. Sometimes the meaning of those dark pieces are immediately clear, even if we don't want them to be (I.e. a change in jobs that is difficult but will lead to great possibilities.) Other times those confusing, dark pieces must humbly be set aside and God will eventually show you exactly where they go, even if it's years later. (i.e Sexual abuse transformed into a ministry to help others who have experienced a similar situation.) And then there are those pieces God uses merely as connection pieces to bridge other life events and pieces of your life puzzle together; difficult yet extremely necessary.
I am thankful for all the little pieces I have stashed away in my pocket, both good and bad. Some I look at so confused but completely trusting God to work into my puzzlee in some amazing way for His glory. And other pieces, I get so excited about that they seem to want to jump out of my pocket at every possible opportunity! But each piece, I must patiently wait for the perfect time to let God use.
So far this blog has been all about pieces. My life has been all about pieces. But I feel Him moving, pulling things together now and I'm more excited than you could imagine! I can't wait for you to experience all these puzzle pieces coming together in my life with me!
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." ~Romans 8:28~
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