Is this picture talking to you about your weekend?

It is me.

Here’s what it’s saying -

All the straight crisp lines in this picture were made by man.

All the crooked blurry lines were made by God.

So why do you expect that a good day is a day under control, on time, predictable, with only a few unimposing pleasant surprises?

That’s not God’s way, that’s your way.

On the few times God makes straight lines we take pictures of them while driving down the highway. And the lines aren’t even that straight. It gets our attention because God’s straight lines happen so seldom.

Why should this weekend-heck, this whole year-be any different?

I want straight and predictable and then I complain because I get trucks, guard rails, and telephone poles.

I hope your weekend-and mine-is filled with something wavy, blurry, and once-in-a-lifetime.

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About the Author

Gary

If you could take a pill that imparted encouragement and big picture perspective the whole world would change. In Charlotte, NC I try to help New Life 91.9 radio to be that pill. I also team up with my wife Brenda, and our daughters and sons-in-law, to try to dent the world with a bit of hope and encouragement.

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  • Kim P

    I so appreciate the voice that God has given you as a writer. Awesome post!

    • http://garymorland.com/ Gary Morland

      Well aren’t you encouraging! Thanks Kim

  • Karen

    Your writings connect deeply with who I am and I so appreciate your ‘black and white’ style. It is simple, to the point, and oh so beautiful. Thank you for sharing who you are and in turn helping others to become better people. Blessings to you and yours.

    • http://garymorland.com/ Gary Morland

      What a compliment. Thank you Karen.

  • Reese

    “I want straight and predictable and then I complain because I get trucks, guard rails, and telephone poles.”

    Me too. I become bored with the predictable - which is a really good reminder for me. I’ve been longing for predictable stuff because life has been anything but that for a long time. I’ve been so busy resisting the unknown, I’ve forgotten to embrace the adventure. I’m going to remember that, “all the crooked blurry lines were made by God” and rest in His grace.

    I was feeling discouraged and frustrated today and now feel full of peace. Thanks for sharing, Gary!

    • http://garymorland.com/ Gary Morland

      Thank YOU Reese. We need both the routine and the adventure don’t ya think?

      • Reese

        Yes. I’m seeing that need for both very clearly right now.

  • Abbie

    And beauty. Usually the things God creates are far more beautiful than what we do. Not that He doesn’t grace artists (of all kinds) with the ability to help us see beauty.

  • Pam

    Your words always inspire! With God I can take on the wavy and the blurry : ) Thank you for your words.

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