Life as a Puzzle

Have you ever sat down with a jigsaw puzzle, only to realize halfway through that some pieces are missing? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You stare at the incomplete picture, trying to imagine what it would look like if all the pieces fit together. Life can feel like that sometimes—an endless puzzle where the missing pieces leave you wondering.

Who Holds the Box? (Hint: It’s Not You)

Here’s the thing about puzzles: the picture on the box is the key to understanding how all the pieces fit. In life, God holds the box. He sees the full picture—the masterpiece He’s creating in your life. Meanwhile, we’re here on the living room floor, fumbling with oddly shaped pieces, trying to make sense of them.

The Missing Pieces

Sometimes, the missing pieces feel like unanswered prayers, unfulfilled dreams, or seasons of waiting. We want to know why certain pieces seem to be missing, but God’s plan is often revealed one piece at a time. It’s not our job to force the pieces to fit; it’s our job to trust the One who designed the puzzle.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11

The Beauty of Trust

One of the most beautiful aspects of faith is the trust it requires. Trusting God with the missing pieces means surrendering control. It means saying, “Lord, I don’t understand, but I trust that You do.” And here’s the best part: when the puzzle is complete, it’s always more breathtaking than we could have imagined.

Conclusion

Life may feel like a puzzle with missing pieces, but God is the master puzzler. He knows exactly where each piece fits and when to place it. So the next time you’re staring at the gaps in your life, remember: the picture isn’t finished yet, but the One who holds the box is faithful to complete it.