Puzzle Piece

As I was counseling this week, several times individuals made the statement, "if only I could understand why this happened, I could accept it." I've come to believe that one of life's hardest lessons is having faith that there is a larger picture than what we see, and knowing deeply that God is working for the good of those who love Him. I thought of this poem each time the topic arose, and I wished that I had it with me, to help clients understand, so I decided to blog it, and next time I need it, I'll have it! I hope you enjoy it.

Puzzle Piece 

by Cinda Muench

I was strolling down the road one day, pondering 'bout my concerns.
I was feeling down and lonely as I mulled on life's tough turns.

When something caught my attention from the corner of my eye,
and I paused and stopped to look at it, before I walked on by.

It was just a tiny puzzle piece, I examined it and turned it around.
Just my luck, I shook my head, at the piece of trash I'd found.

I wondered about the puzzle piece. What was the bigger scene?
Then stuffed it in my pocket as I finished my routine.

I found that little puzzle piece that night when I undressed,
but my outlook was different then, and I realized I'd been blessed!

That tiny piece of puzzle was a simple reminder to me,
that life is so much bigger than the things we feel and see.

Each thing that happens in this life impacts on something greater.
Maybe, the hard times we go through now will strengthen us for later.

Or, maybe, my sorrow somehow, will open doors for others.
We'll never fully know how we impact on our brothers.

My life is like that puzzle piece, it's value has no measure,
how strange, a tiny piece of trash could really be a treasure!