A “Puzzling” Birthday Surprise!
posted by on 07/6/09
Thanks to many wonderful people and special friends, my birthday today was a very memorable one! But this evening, as I opened cards from friends and relatives from far and near, something a bit “puzzling” emerged. Each card contained several puzzle pieces inside of it!
As I read the messages inside of each card and chatted with my family on the phone, the pieces to this puzzle all started coming together. Come to find out, my creative sister had sent the pieces out to everyone ahead of time! As cards were opened, each piece fell into place and a beautiful picture began to emerge.
There was an important message behind this mystery. To sum it all up, Esther and Dad had written a beautiful poem to powerfully communicate this truth. I hope it inspires you as much as it inspired me!
Each Piece for a Purpose
The pieces are coming together, Robert
The pieces of God’s perfect plan
That demonstrate clearly what He can do
Through the life of a faithful man.
God has carefully chosen the right circumstances
The people, the places, the time.
And fit them together to work out His will
So through you His likeness will shine.
Some pieces are symbols of your family.
So much you have done through the years
Living and learning and laughing together
Sharing the joy and the tears.
Some pieces are friends He has placed in your life
From Virginia to the “windy city”
Church friends, home school friends, the ITC folks
And elsewhere – There are, oh, so many!
Some pieces look strange and unfitting at first,
Why such doubts, confusion, and pain?
But they draw you to Jesus to lean in the strength,
And comfort, and peace of His name.
He’s bringing the pieces together, Robert
He knows what is perfect and best.
The picture will turn out spectacular, Robert
Just trust Him and He’ll do the rest.
I think, Robert, that you made a mistake when you said “each piece fell into place.” If I remember correctly, you had a bit of trouble getting them to fit together correctly…
Thanks for being such a good friend, and may God richly bless your 27th year!
Thank you everyone for participating in this special project for this special person! Isn’t it amazing to think about how God is orchestrating every aspect of our lives? He is so trustworthy!
Happy Brithday Robert!
That truly was a great idea your family came up with!
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Happy Birthday Robert! May the Lord bless your year.
And may the realization that He is constantly, “bringing the pieces together,” be forever etched in our minds. The world often stands puzzled by the pieces God chooses for His chosen but they will come to glorify God for the beautiful picture being created in each of our lives and so be drawn to the Savior – Praise His Name!
Thanks for the birthday greetings everyone! God is already blessing my 27th year through you all and I’m rejoicing in His goodness.