Life is funny about surprising you. I remember being a naive 24 year old that thought she had it all figured out and what she was going to do in ministry. God also has a sense of humor. See, I have this habit of seeing a PIECE of the puzzle and taking off running with it instead of waiting for the rest of the pieces to follow. Now, I am 27 and I have seen myself grow. I know that I am where I am supposed to be at this very moment. I also believe I was always supposed to be here. God's timing really is perfect. I'm learning to be patient on Him and to wait for instructions as they come instead of creating my own.
Puzzles have always intrigued but irritated me. I like putting together a picture. It's a challenge and I like that. I don't like, however, the fact I can never seem to put them together. Not by myself anyway. My brother can put together a puzzle in one afternoon - no matter the size or difficulty. I obviously missed out on that gift. I get impatient and give up. Life is similar. Puzzle really give us so many object lessons about God. A very dear friend used it as an analogy recently talking about our path and how God uses each experience to mold us but not for us to get stuck. God gives us the pieces we need as we NEED them. He also allows us to experience things to teach us about letting go and allowing Him to work. That is one of the most difficult lessons, for me anyway.
Life is a journey - this we know and have heard the cliche. But, it is true. This journey requires guidance. God gives us mentors and other people to guide us. It is up to us to choose to listen and to learn.
