“In our lives the darkest times, the days that are bleak and black, add depth to every other experience. Like the dark bits of color in a mosaic, they add the contrast and shadows that give beauty to the whole, but they are just a small part of the big picture.”~ Amy Grant~
Mosaic: Pieces of My Life so Far
Romans 8: 18-25 (ESV)
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it , in hope that the creation itself will be set free from it bondage to decay and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with patience.”
I am looking forward to seeing the big picture of our lives when we meet Christ face to face in Glory. I can only hope that what happens to me on this earth and my reaction to it will be something that glorifies Christ. For sure I do not and can not see the whole picture. My hope is getting to my final home with something to offer Christ. I hope that when I do suffer it’s for the sake of Christ and his glory and not from my own stubborness and stupidity.
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The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Awesome post, be blessed.
I love your perspective and especially agree with you…”I hope that when I do suffer it’s for the sake of Christ and his glory and not from my own stubbornness and stupidity.”
Thanks for participating!
Ellen,
I too am looking forward to heaven. I don’t see the whole picture. And I suspect the whole picture isn’t about just my life, but how my life impacted others.
“I hope that when I do suffer it’s for the sake of Christ and his glory and not from my own stubborness and stupidity.”
I LOVE THAT!!! How true it is. Thank you for your lovely thoughts this morning.
I am with the others who were obviously touched with your words…’I hope that when I do suffer it’s for the sake of Christ and His glory and not my own stubbornness and stupidity.”
WOW…that was perfect!
I think I need to write that one on the chalkboard in the kitchen!:)
I love that verse because I too long with creation for the day of complete redemption. And as we look back on our lives, may we see His grace shining through it all.
Thanks for this post! God bless!
Amen sister, and what a picture it will be!
Wonderful post Ellen!
Ellen, you chose the “perfect” passage that went with the quote! I didn’t get the “space in my day” to participate, but am soaking up the aroma of His blessings right here in your space!
You are a blessing!
(P.S.—unfortunately, we did not have anyone of the “20 Something” age group show up tonight. But Jeff wasn’t too disappointed. This was a busy night–a new baby was born to one of the young ladies –but we didn’t find out until late. We will keep trying…and I will make more contacts!===upside—my house got clean and Jeff helped!!!)
blessings to you for sharing 🙂
Very well put! We can all relate!