When the house of cards comes crashing down...

It always amazes me to see the wonderful castles made by only a deck of cards. Such precision, such handiwork, and most of all such perfection. But I have to wonder, how many times did it take to get that castle right? Did the master try more than once or was his hand so steady and accurate that he knew just how to place each and every card just right. In a world of imperfections, it's so easy to get caught up in our own failures and shortcomings. But, we have a master who knew us before we were born. A master who knew just where to place us and how much weight we can bear on our earthly bodies. Most importantly we have to learn to rely on eachother to be able to make such a great masterpiece. Knowing our identities as individuals and as a whole is key. 

Lobster claw lady and the circus side show...

I heard this short story come on my daughter's old iPod titled "To This Day". It talked about children being bullied over and over again from a young age and growing up just like the circus side show freaks. I cry every time I hear this story come on. Not because I was bullied but because I see my body changing. My hands are becoming more deformed as well as my legs. My harsh reality is that I will one day become one of those circus freaks that people in this cruel world stare at and laugh at. And although I can see the horrible changes happening to my body, I somehow am reminded that when I get to heaven I won't have to worry about my deformed hands or legs. I will have a new body. Yippee!! For all things are made new! This suffering is only for a minute, if only we can remember to keep our eyes focused on God's promises.