The Tapestry

Have you ever looked closely at the back of a tapestry? It appears to be a random, complicated jumble of colors and tangles without cohesion or meaning.  But turn it over and there is this stunning image – a true work of art and beauty.

Life is like that.  We often stumble along, enmeshed in daily struggles and occasional roadblocks that weigh us down, sometimes to the point of outrage or despair.  In those moments, it’s hard to see the good side of the tapestry.  The lines don’t seem to connect despite our best efforts and the pattern is obscured by bumps and knots. 

Yet, the beautiful picture on the other side is still being woven.  Sure, some stitches may have to be unraveled and redesigned, but with perseverance and experience the tapestry will eventually unfold as intended. Stay calm in the face of adversity and allow yourself to see the bigger picture, secure in the knowledge that the designer of the canvas is guiding your progress with each stitch in the tapestry.

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” (Psalm 139, 14)