As a tapestry is fashioned
by the weaver’s hand,
So life is a working
of God’s Sovereign Plan.
It’s a beautiful pattern;
a complex design;
Purposed before
the beginning of time.
Our lives each are threads
in the Weaver’s hand.
We are small parts woven
into His master plan.
As we yield to His touch,
the pattern takes shape:
A beautiful image
of His mercy and grace.
Yet sometimes as threads
we may stubbornly refuse
To surrender to the Weaver
to take and use.
But the Weaver is a master
at turning our failures
Into triumphs that make
the pattern look even better.
All people are threads.
Each one has a place;
No matter their country,
their culture, or race.
An array of all sizes
and varying hues;
Woven together
from a heavenly view.
We’re strengthened by the many
different threads that we touch.
We learn valuable lessons
from threads that are “rough.”
We’re woven through dark spots
when we feel lost from sight.
But we realize the darkness
brings out the highlights.
As we’re woven each day,
our threads intersect
With many new threads
that we’ve never met.
We smile, build a friendship,
or lend a listening ear;
Sharing with others
God’s love and his care.
Some threads we cross once
and never again see.
But an impact was made
for eternity.
Other threads are constant;
they’re always around;
Holding us up
whenever we are down.
The commonplace weaving
that comprises each day
Often seems insignificant
along the way.
However as threads cross
and come back again,
There are glimpses of God’s
all-encompassing plan.
This ‘Tapestry of Life’
from the Weaver’s hand
Will continue until
time comes to an end.
The final design
will be for all to see,
Displayed throughout
eternity.
With this view in mind,
we must do our part;
Serving our Savior
with all of our heart.
For our threads have an impact
in the overall design,
As we live for Christ
and let His light shine.
By: Amy Hayes
2002
