PIECES OF A PUZZLE

M C Escher 

                         Symmetry - Four Motifs

Speaking from her own life experience Sandy provided this statement about individuals being a part of something more.

Sandy:

I often look at life situations like a large puzzle where all the pieces are needed from the anchoring corners to the containing (hopefully not constraining) edges. The remaining pieces are often clear and obvious, sometimes colorful, but it is frequently the plain, odd, misshapen pieces that complete and bring together that particular puzzle. It is necessary try to value and appreciate all the pieces. Furthermore the puzzle analogy shows that the loss of a single piece is truly a loss. Another thing I like is that I can remind myself that I do not need to be more than the piece I was called to be. If I try to fit in another slot, I not only don't fit well, but also deny that spot to the true piece.

For people of faith, the puzzle imagery speaks of living our faith in the manner that we were lovingly designed. We seek to cultivate a living faith which transcends time, medium, and culture.

1 Corinthians 12
[25] that there may be no discord in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.
[26] If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.
[27] Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

Philippians 4

[8] Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Luke 12 [RSV]

[48] But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.