Seemingly she was utterly alone as those surrounding her never shared a true commonality of thought. Seemingly she would never find another individual quite like herself within the world she walked. She seemed to walk this world void of connection to the people surrounding her whom consistently stayed just out of arms reach. Not purposely, she viewed those around her as a passerby stream, each individual partially a part of her world and partially out the door heading for another. To her it seemed not one would ever walk alongside her. Seemingly she was consistently and casually looking around as if something was amiss, something was off, something didn't quite fit. Seemingly she was always slightly adrift, always slightly off balance with the spinning dance of those walking around her. Where once she thought these people were real, seemingly more and more they became like toys among her. As she watched them build lives something quite different than she coul
To me, there is no question - God has created humans to have analytical minds, finding joy in solving a puzzle or mystery. We love the thrill of placing the last piece, solving a crossword, or figuring out the plot to a movie before we ever see what happens. Genesis 1:27 tells us that God created us in His image. We hear it all the time, but what does that really mean? I think that it means God is analytical too. I think it means God enjoys watching us and helping us solve problems, piece together puzzles, and just figure things out in this life. I thought about my own life the other day. As I was looking over the events in my mind, I realized something. I am delighted in the moments I have connected the pieces of the puzzle and there found God. I believe He is delighted when I find Him this way too. Like piecing together a puzzle, that little ping of joy when a piece fits together because it was made to be in that exact spot, this is my life with God. So I don't know about you