The Puzzle of Life

While recently working on a jigsaw puzzle, I began to see many parallels between life and a puzzle.
When beginning both life and a new puzzle, all the different pieces are all scrambled up in front of us with no real instructions to lead us in any direction. After we examine our current situation, we notice there are all different ways we can begin our journey. We may decide to start in one corner or another, depending on what we feel is best for us.
I have found it best to get your edges (beliefs and virtues) down first as a strong foundation to help us see what direction we're wanting to take. As we continue working, we notice that some parts come easy to us, and others can become a challenge. Just as in life, we all struggle in differing ways. Each obstable, or lesson that we learn in life is like getting the next piece in the right position.
Sometimes, things come along in life that seem like they belong and fit, but after some struggling and frustation, we finally submit to the fact that it just doesn't belong, at least not here and not now.
You can relate the picture on the box with God. It makes things alot easier when you look to Him as your guide. To see how things should be and look in your life. Some people don't realize that the box is sitting right there next to them, or they simply try to finish the puzzle without going to it, when all they need to do is look to Him to make life so much easier.
Puzzles can be enjoyable and relaxing, or boring and frustrating, depending on your current situation. After many hours and hours of diligent work and all is done and finished, you can look back over your whole experience and see all the things that you've accomplished and over come on your journey.
It's amazing the things that God can remind you of by simple things in life, like a puzzle.



Mr. Brian