When
Imperfections 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 millimeter 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.