This was written by our son Allan, Jr. who passed away in 2008.
THE PIECE OF THE PUZZLE THAT WON’T FIT
It is the little things in our lives that add up to create the big impact. Our actions speak louder than our words because we do what we actually believe – not what we say we believe.
People in the world are looking for a Christian that actually behaves differently – not just talks differently.
We can really be used of God when we become the “piece that won’t fit into their puzzle”. People think they have everything worked out until a Christian who has a heart for God comes along.
People can find this disturbing because they do not know what to do with this person and the Holy Spirit can then use this to open their eyes. Yes, there are a lot of “hypocrites” But how do you explain the person who lives the life of a Christian, sincerely, even tho’ not perfectly.
Power comes from living a Holy, “set-apart” life. – Not trying to look perfect, but living a life that honors God and being quick to admit when we are wrong.
God is far more concerned about our character than the stuff we need. Getting us stuff is easy for God, dealing with our character is not so easy!
It is our behavior in the everyday things of life that will ultimately have the greatest and lasting impact.
…How we deal with people at school and at work
…How we handle the ups and downs of everyday life.
We need to see the big picture and our high purpose:
…It is not worth blowing our testimony over a parking space
or having to wait in line.
This is where the “rubber hits the road”
IT IS THE SMALL THINGS WE DO FOR GOD THAT LEAD TO A BIG LIFE FOR GOD.
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This is a great perspective –and very direct and to the point! It was a wonderful choice for this time where we celebrate The Resurrection. “I am the Resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, will live.”
‘The Puzzle’ was a wonderfully written & thought-provoking message by your late son, Allan Jr. It is all summed up in his last sentence that states:
IT IS THE SMALL THINGS WE DO FOR GOD THAT LEAD TO A BIG LIFE FOR GOD!
Your son must have had a profound impact on everyone that he came in contact with and truly was ‘a man after God’s own heart’, Carmen. What a blessing he must have been to so many!!
Eileen
P.S. Ron appreciated reading it as well,Carmen.
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