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Jack Nicolson put it brilliantly in the road-trip scene from the 1999 movie As Good As It Gets:
Not everyone has a terrible story to get over. Some people have great stories, pretty stories that take place at lakes with boats and friends and noodle salad. Just no one in this car. But, a lot of people, that's their story. Good times, noodle salad.
If you're riding with me, know that I speak from personal experience. If you can relate, scroll down. More than anything I want you to know, YOU matter to God. IT--whatever it is, matters to God. But no one can make that discovery for you. I count it a blessing to encourage you along the way.
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Work of Art
My friend, Patricia, is a fused-glass artist. Sitting on my desk is a small cross that she made from seventy-five pieces of glass. Some colors change when they are fired in the furnace, so each piece was individually chosen, hand-cut, and perfectly shaped. No mold is used and no two are exactly alike. The process and product is amazing--ordinary glass becomes a work of art.
Now if I took those same pieces of glass, I could formualte an absolute mess. However, from the hands of an artist, comes beauty.
God paints the sky, tints the ocean, colors the flowers, and creates beauty for us to enjoy every day. He also created each of us--individually and no two are alike. Within each of us are pieces of good and bad memories, events, and influences.
I'll be honest; I didn't want any of my "bad" pieces. I wanted to hide them away, throw them out, or pretend they didn't exist. Fortunately I can ask for forgiveness for the bad things I have done, but what about all the pain and suffering caused by others?
Remember those glass pieces which are one color before the furnace? The fire brings out new hues, depth, and beauty. God is the artist. He takes our messed up lives, mends our wounds, and with His unfailing love fires through the broken pieces and creates beauty.
No matter what we have experienced in the past, in God's hands we will always be a work of art.
"He has made everything beautiful in its time..." (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV).
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Published on Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 7:12 PM CDT
4 comments
Lisa Buffaloe
Thank you, Tiffany and Warren. I appreciate you visiting Wendy's site and reading my article.
God bless you both!
Lisa
Posted on Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 5:48 PM CST
Mary Williams
I get such inspiration from reading Lisa's writings. I've known her for some time now and she has such a love for the Lord. She's the real deal.
Posted on Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 7:55 PM CST
Angie Breidenbach
Loved how you could say so much in such a powerful, short piece.
Thank you for sharing, Lisa, it's hard for all of us to wait and see how God is going to use our broken pieces.
Angie
Posted on Fri, Sep 11, 2009 @ 8:37 PM CST
Lisa Buffaloe
Thank you for your sweet comment, Mary!
Thank you, Angie. I'm so glad God is such a marvelous Creator and Re-Creator!
Posted on Sun, Oct 4, 2009 @ 7:50 PM CST