source The Miraculous Draught of Fishes
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the stories of our lives. We’re still in the midst of our own individual stories and don’t understand how the struggles, trials, and sorrows of life fit into the bigger picture. Tapestries were once used quite frequently to tell a story in an artistic and visual way. When you look at the reverse side of a tapestry, all you see is chaotic, twisted strands of string. It’s hard to imagine it could be anything beautiful. In this life, we’re looking at the reverse side of the tapestry that tells our story. One day, we’ll see the top side and marvel at the beauty of the story told there.
With those thoughts, I wrote this poem:
Twirling spools of colored thread
being woven on a loom
together, the warp and the weft
combine and dance to a tune
Seemingly a mass of strands
the colors twisted and frayed
without sense or purpose
no use for its being made
The same is true of my life
all confusion, pain and tears
with frayed strands of chaos
and meaning that is unclear
But there’s a greater story
created by the Weaver’s hand
where threads weave a grand picture
each one He purposely planned
When this tapestry is finished
I’ll see the final masterpiece
what had once seemed so ugly
now fills my heart with joy and peace
I love this. May be a new favorite.
I can relate so well and am so thankful that though at times I am lost and don’t see the purpose, God really does know what He is doing in each of our stories. What confidence we have in Him and His plan. So thankful that He leads us each step of the way as He weaves together our story.
Beautiful imagery.
So incredible, I too often think along these lines and hope for the day we get to see the whole story. I recently wrote about how painful it can be to “pulled through” the threads of life but that we have to hold on to see the masterpiece he’s making of this mess of life.
Great analogy…sometimes in the midst of it, it’s hard to see how each “strand” will make sense. Loved your poem!! Can relate so much!
Beautifully written. And a fantastic reminder of His sovereignty and His love for His children - that He works all things together for good for those that love Him (Rom 8:28).
Such a beautiful poem and I love the comparison of our lives to a tapestry. Thanks so much for touching my heart today.
Wow, Christina. That poem is beautiful. It deeply touches my heart and has given me food for thought. Thank you!!
You are very sweet! It was something God put on my heart that I decided to put to pen. Glad it was a blessing:)