Tapestries

I just had to take a moment to acknowledge God's hand in my life. He knows what I need and when I need it, and time and time again, I've discovered that what he has in mind is WAY better than anything I have planned. I try to remember that when he asks me to do something...that I may be just one little piece in his tapestry, but I need to decide if I am going to be the piece that breaks off and has to be tucked into the material and forgotten, or if I'm going to be an anchor.

When I'm feeling down, I feel like staying in my little world and not talking to anyone. But I discovered that the Lord has a better solution...reach out and bless someone else's life. I often feel frustrated when trying to do this, though...what do I know about what anyone else needs? And what good am I to anyone else when I can barely manage my own life? I feel like I stand before the Lord, empty handed and unworthy. Yet occasionally he will place opportunities in my path to help another, and when that happens, the challenges I have shrink and shrivel, and I feel so humbled to be able to help someone else. I offer the following only as examples. I don't wish to brag or be prideful, only to express my gratitude.

I couldn't sleep Saturday night because I couldn't stop thinking about someone. I finally got up and found her information in the directory, and determined that if I couldn't locate her at church that I would call or visit her right after church. I found her at church, and found out why she had been on my mind, and because of that encounter, I had an opportunity to help and to bless someone else. This is just what the Lord knew I needed, and an opportunity I had been praying for. Then later in the day, I was able to offer a listening ear to another dear friend. I'm so grateful that He hears me. I can see more insight daily into the commandment for all of us to be one...to stand together, support one another, and share our lives in a tapestry that reflects his Glory.