At one point or another, I think we've all asked that question. Often times it's left unanswered. And there we are-- stuck. Confused. Hurt. Broken. Rejected. Cheated. There are a million different stories...different circumstances...different moments that lead us to ponder this very simple question.
- Why did such a beautiful person have to die?
- Why did I allow a boy to control my emotions?
- Why did I dampen my morals to please someone else?
- Why, after I selflessly opened my heart and soul, did he crush my hopes?
- Why did I waste my time feeding a relationship that starved long ago?
- Why am I crying?
- Why am I here?
- Why am I lost?
The list goes on and on and forever. But I want to give you a fresh perspective. Because I have an answer.
God has a blueprint of your life, but nothing is set in stone. It's simply a path, and you're the tour guide. Destiny and fate decide the route's. Think of this blueprint as an outline. Basic events, basic people, basic places. You-- well, you're responsible for the "juicy" details.
See, God pencil's in the people, events, and situations that are meant to be uncomfortable, painful, and down right confusing. Why? Well, pencil isn't permanent. He needs you to meet these people. People who will make promises they can't keep. People who swear they'll change, only to repeat the same demeaning behavior. People who will disappoint you. People who have ill intentions. Meet them. Learn from them. Each experience will be a lesson. Once you've learned that lesson-- you gain wisdom. Once you've gained wisdom-- you spread that wisdom.. to prevent that hurt for someone else. And then...like MAGIC....God erases that bullet point from your outline. Check. And you move on to the next opportunity to grow.
The pencil signifies a challenge that you will be strong enough to overcome. A challenge that God would not put in your life if He didn't think that you handle it. If He didn't think that you would become a better version of you because of it. If He didn't think it would bring you one step closer to the happiness you deserve.
You know those people who say everything happens for a reason-- well.. I'm one of them. And I believe in the power of a pencil.
I also believe the blueprint includes some sharpie marker. -- the sharpie represents those permanent things in life that never leave you. Sometimes it's the soul-mate you have yet to meet. Sometimes it's your best friend. Sometimes it's the beauty in a good day. Sharpie worthy moments are special. Hold them close.
The next time you find yourself asking "why?" think about the power of a pencil. And don't forget about the eraser on the end of it.. reminding you that it won't last forever.
You are the sharpie in the outline of my life.
You are loved,
Kelsie.
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