Each chapter of a nonfiction book reveals new ideas and thoughts. Each chapter of a fiction book unfolds a story.
Many people have begun a book only to find that it was not what they expected, so they tossed it aside, never finishing the exploration of the author's intent.
Oh, how our lives are a book! Each one of us have a unique story unfolding. There are new characters introduced here and there. Previous characters can sometimes fade away. The setting changes from day to day and can vary from a new room in the same house to a new country across the world!
The plot of our lives is so unpredictable. Our plot could range from tragedy to comedy or include a quest of some kind. Conflict and resolution are woven throughout our lives with some instances being dramatic and others being minuscule. No matter how our story goes, we are all written with love. The Author of our book is none other than the Creator of the world. Jesus Christ is walking with us through each step of our plot, through every twist, to bring us to the expected ending.
No matter how our story goes, we are all written with love.
One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11,
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jesus is in your story right now, and He is at the end of your story cheering for you. The current chapter of your life may be dark and overwhelming, but He promises to never leave us (Matthew 28:20). The current chapter of your life may be scary and turbulent, but He is the God of peace (Philippians 4:7).
Jesus is at the end of your story cheering for you!
Maybe the characters in your current chapter are not producing positivity in your life. Keep reading your story. Maybe your current chapter includes a complex plot twist. Keep reading your story. Maybe you feel like tragedy is the main theme. Keep reading your story. This current chapter won't last forever. New characters will come into view bringing joy and love. New plot twists will arise with excitement and enjoyment. Don't allow your mind to stay fixated on the current chapter. Keep reading! Too often we feel like the current circumstances are the final circumstances, but this is not so! Your story is still being written with love. This chapter will end and the next chapter will bring hope. What you are facing is only a chapter of your life, not your whole story! Hold on to the hand of Jesus as your keep exploring what He is writing for you. He will never let you down.
What you are facing is only a chapter of your life, not your whole story!
Keep reading your story!
