I had the most wonderful day yesterday with my friend, Jan. I hadn't seen Jan in probably 10 years, and we had so much fun catching up. It was a time of sweet fellowship, yummy food, and FUN! Jan is a gifted artist and we made a mosaic stepping stone together. I've always been drawn to mosaic pieces, and have attempted one or two projects in the past. I recently have been drawn to them again. About a month ago I read a book called, "A New Kind of Normal" by Carol Kent. In her book she quotes the following from Ken Gire: "When suffering shatters the carefully kept vase that is our lives, God stoops to pick up the pieces. But He doesn't put them back together as a restoration project patterned after our former selves. Instead, He sifts through the rubble and selects some of the shards as raw material for another project - a mosaic that tells the story of redemption." I love that! I'm so thankful that we have a God of redemption, love and grace. I pray that I can extend that same love and grace to all those I come in contact with.
For all those with a broken heart, do not lose hope, God has a plan!
May your heart rest in His hands today.
Love,
Carolyn