It looks more like a puzzle than a book, but it does eventually come together into something beautiful. Not always perfect, but there is beauty in a life well lived.
At one of our family funeral gatherings, we spent time at our nephew and niece-in-love's home to visit and truly catch up. Craig and Monica are gracious hosts and we found ourselves doing puzzles. It was amazing the conversations shared.
We did one on Florida and I think one on Michigan, too. It is the States where most have lived. They are the places we have shared and made memories. Apparently, as kids, they were known to pocket pieces to put that coveted last piece in the puzzle. Who knew that was a thing?
Life is much like a big puzzle and only God has the full view. Our decisions can chew up some of the pieces or force pieces where they do not need to go and do not really fit. His hand restores when we mess up and return to seek His face.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." -Jeremiah 29:11
To be honest, my favorite part is verse 13. We must seek Him with our whole heart. A junior high student once educated me with when I commented on a t-shirt he wore with Jeremiah 29:11. He educated me that morning. The young man had lost his father when he was younger than junior high. He said, "Mrs. Smith, everyone loves Jeremiah 29:11, but they forget about Jeremiah 29:13."
I love being taught by kids. He was and is right. And verse 12 is powerful, too. We have to pray and seek his face to fulfill the promise.
Today, I am grateful there is a plan... but we have a part to play.
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