Imperfections can Turn into
Blessings
So do not fear, for
I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and
help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. — Isaiah 41:10
Snowflakes are
fascinating. They come in all different shapes and sizes. Some appear as
delicate lace doilies others as shining stars. Yet they all have their
similarities. Each snowflake has six points, is made up of molecules of
hydrogen and oxygen, and is symmetrical in shape.
But did you know
that the ice that makes a snowflake collects around a particle of dust floating
in the atmosphere? The tiny imperfection may be as small as 1/100,000 of a
millimetre in size, but it has to exist for a snowflake to form!
In the same way,
imperfections in life can often be the catalysts that cause something wonderful
and beautiful to happen. A "foreign invader" that crashes into our
lives—such as a terminal illness, an accident, or a heartbreak—can actually
turn into a source of blessing.
As it says
in Ecclesiastes 3:11, "He has made everything beautiful in its
time."
When you encounter
obstacles in life, remember that they give you, as a believer, the chance to
let God make something wonderful happen. If you are struggling with a difficult
situation in your life, seek the Lord and wait for Him to create from it a
beautiful blessing. Because I promise…if you're looking for it…He will!
PRAYER
CHALLENGE: Thank God that when hardships come, He makes
something beautiful as a result! Pray that He would continue to transform your
trials into blessings by surrounding you with His grace, love, and mercy.