Beautiful Product!

My perception of crocheting and knitting is that both are fancy ways of tying knots. However, the end product is not what my tied knots look like. Though my knots may do a good job of hold things in place, crocheting and knitting create beautiful baby booties, blankets, hats, scarves, sweaters, etc. Observing my wife crocheting I have come to realize it is something that TAKES TIME. Loop by loop, row by row, the work progresses. It takes PATIENCE as well. I have often seen my wife unravel row after row that looked fine to me, but that her eye told her was not lining up properly. Even though I am not ready to pick up the crochet hooks or knitting needles myself, I do enjoy seeing the work in progress and have a great appreciation for the finished product.

In Paul's letter to the church at Colossae, he stated. . .
"(1) For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, (2) that their hearts may be encouraged, being KNIT TOGETHER IN LOVE, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, (3) in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." ( Colossians 2:1-3 ESV)

Knitting relationships together TAKES TIME. As we get to know one another within the family of God better, we learn how best to blend the varying colors and textures of our strengths and talents in a way that brings beauty to the whole. We must also exercise PATIENCE, since at times we may even need to "unravel" (repent and ask forgiveness) for things we have done or said. Then we are able to begin the weaving of the relationship together again. All of this is to be done IN LOVE which has the power to bind into perfect harmony. ( Colossians 3:14) May our lives together within God's family become the work His hands intend to create.

Have a great day BEING A WILLING PART OF GOD'S HANDIWORK!
Carl

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