Do you remember Steve Hartman?
He did "Everybody Has a Story" for CBS News. I really enjoyed catching a glimpse into peoples lives.
He would find a point on the map, go there and find the closest phonebook and randomly choose a name. It was exciting to wonder who would be chosen...
And then,... he would tell their story.
Always fascinating...it reminded me, how every twist and turn in a person's life creates its' very own tapestry.
I'm sure Hartman was careful to allow the audience to see a life,...somewhat edited. And that was probably necessary.
I know that what others see of our lives,....often seems edited....
Sometimes, the real 'us' seems like a tapestry laid upside down...not too pretty and often just plain messy.
Yet, I know, it is by God's grace that our life can eventually be seen in the beauty it was meant to be seen.
He reminds me that a lot of His best work in our life is being created and carefully orchestrated behind the scenes.
What we see as messy, He sees as a work of art !!! He is always in the details.
The relationship lost...
The job we could have had...
Lost friendships...
Failed marriages...
on and on the list goes...
Sometimes, we see threads going every direction, wrapped around itself and knotted..
We see these times as crazy, haphazard and pain filled.
But God sees...the beauty of the tapestry.
He is working tirelessly
to complete His work of art.....YOU and me !
He sees the love you,..'will' share...
The career you will have, 'if' you stay the course..
Dear friends' in whose lives, 'you' are making a difference..(even if you can't see it)
A marriage in the making, even if you have to start over...
Friends who become family, who will nurture you and love you for who you are..
As you remember your own story,
Know that God is the "author, perfecter and finisher". He is the Master Craftsman...
Leave the details in His Hands...and then watch the beauty of your life unfold...
All of the behind the scenes weaving is what holds the beauty of your tapestry together.
Everyone has a story....edited...and sometimes rewritten..It takes time..
And, that's okay..
"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" Philippians 1:6
He did "Everybody Has a Story" for CBS News. I really enjoyed catching a glimpse into peoples lives.
He would find a point on the map, go there and find the closest phonebook and randomly choose a name. It was exciting to wonder who would be chosen...
And then,... he would tell their story.
Always fascinating...it reminded me, how every twist and turn in a person's life creates its' very own tapestry.
I'm sure Hartman was careful to allow the audience to see a life,...somewhat edited. And that was probably necessary.
I know that what others see of our lives,....often seems edited....
Sometimes, the real 'us' seems like a tapestry laid upside down...not too pretty and often just plain messy.
Yet, I know, it is by God's grace that our life can eventually be seen in the beauty it was meant to be seen.
He reminds me that a lot of His best work in our life is being created and carefully orchestrated behind the scenes.
What we see as messy, He sees as a work of art !!! He is always in the details.
The relationship lost...
The job we could have had...
Lost friendships...
Failed marriages...
on and on the list goes...
Sometimes, we see threads going every direction, wrapped around itself and knotted..
We see these times as crazy, haphazard and pain filled.
But God sees...the beauty of the tapestry.
He is working tirelessly
to complete His work of art.....YOU and me !
He sees the love you,..'will' share...
The career you will have, 'if' you stay the course..
Dear friends' in whose lives, 'you' are making a difference..(even if you can't see it)
A marriage in the making, even if you have to start over...
Friends who become family, who will nurture you and love you for who you are..
As you remember your own story,
Know that God is the "author, perfecter and finisher". He is the Master Craftsman...
Leave the details in His Hands...and then watch the beauty of your life unfold...
All of the behind the scenes weaving is what holds the beauty of your tapestry together.
Everyone has a story....edited...and sometimes rewritten..It takes time..
And, that's okay..
"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" Philippians 1:6
amen and amen..wonderful words! Gods sees behind the scenes but also in our hearts..no matter what the outside seems like....PHilippians 1:6
ReplyDeletehe is our hope and solid rock..thanks friend for sharing this..blessings from holland and thanks for following my blog..i read the posts..its so nice to share Gods word with others..take care...
Thank you for your words...May God bless you, so far away in Holland...Greetings my friend...from America..-Sally <3
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