– Ruth 2:1
It Just So Happens . . .
As a Graphic Designer, I have to be constantly developing ideas that will fit into one cohesive design that makes sense to someone else. It isn't always easy because what makes sense to me doesn't always translate when someone else looks at my work. One of the ways I stay focussed on clearly communicating my ideas is to always be mindful of the number one rule of design: Every element of the design must have a purpose in completing the overall design. Every graphic, every color, each sentence, and even the size of the page, needs to clearly answer the question, "Does my being here achieve the goal of the final piece?"
As THE Designer, the MASTER Craftsman of ALL things, God's designs make sense . . . ALWAYS! Our minds are too small (no mater how big a "noggin" we have) to even begin to comprehend God's purpose for each of us, but there is one thing I do understand – God's designs don't just "happen."
So when I see statement in the Bible like the opening of today's scripture: "It so happened that . . ." I have to imagine God winking slyly as He, by and through His Holy Spirit, dictates the stories that make up His Word to His children (us). You see, nothing in our lives "just so happen." There are no coincidences, no "chance" encounters, and no "happy" accidents. God sets things in motion with each birth, and each death, and each struggle, and every triumph and victory – it's ALL part of God's purpose. In the big scheme, end-game, overarching accomplishment that God has purposed to complete, WE, you and I, are here for a reason. We matter! God needs us!
Now don't get excited, I didn't say God needs our help, I said God needs us. He needs us to be who He created us to be. He needs us to learn who He is and to grow our relationship with Him so that He can show us how we fit into His grand plan for mankind. He needs us to be the best "us" we can be, the way He designed us (not the way Hollywood thinks of us or wants us to think about ourselves). He loves us, just the way He made us, and we are whole and complete when we are in complete relationship with Him.
It just so happens that the God who set each star in it's specific place in the universe, and hand-colors every flower and blade of grass that carpets the earth, shaped, and molded, and masterfully crafted, each fold and wrinkle on your body and counted every hair on your head. He carefully selected the length of your nose and hand-colored each eye. He gave you thoughts, and ideas, and He even hand-picked your laugh and the sound of your voice. He also gave you abilities and talents and He put you in situations to develop and to grow them . . . all so that He could have a relationship with you.
It just so happens that He wants you right here, right now because He has a plan, and even though it may not be clear what that plan is yet, you are a critical part of His overall design. And God's designs just so happen to be . . . perfect!
Prayer
Father, You are the maker of ALL things. Thank You for our lives Lord. Thank You for making us perfectly and uniquely Yours. Forgive us for wanting to be molded into the image of this world and for pursuing things that aren't of You. Help us to be wise and mindful when we are straying away from relationship with You. We desire to be always in perfect alignment and in place where You want us. All for Your Glory.
Have a blessed day everyone!
– Richard
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