by Ann Abbott
In my excitement, I opened the gift, not sure what I might find.
It was box of puzzle pieces; certainly not what I had in mind.
I looked more closely for any picture which would guide
The process of assembling all these pieces inside.
But, there was nothing. No picture. No clue.
Only pieces of white, yellow, brown, red, and blue.
Feeling disappointed, I looked at them again, hoping to see
Some sort of pattern, that there could possibly be.
When some came together, I ruefully thought, “Oh, how exciting.”
But, at least now it made the process a little more inviting.
I realized my attitude could either kill or employ
Hours of effort which I could either resent or enjoy.
Life is often like that, we get “pieces” we like, and some we do not.
Times we wonder if it really is love, that God had in His thought.
When life makes no sense, I usually struggle to find,
Some meaning and purpose that He may have in mind.
He never promised us a blueprint, just promises He will lead.
We may not see the “big picture”, but WILL see how He meets our need.
When we grieve a loved one (or any loss) the feelings are real;
Shock, denial, depression, or anger are emotions we may feel.
It’s not wrong, God already knows all that is in our heart
But only He knows the whole picture, we see only a part.
As we get to know the Giver, during hard times it’s in Him we learn to trust.
Life is confusing, and often too hard; faith in One who cares is truly a must!
In time the “pieces” will come together, and they will fit perfectly.
Each piece so important in the puzzle, and a beautiful picture it will be!