Our stories are woven together one stitch at a time. Some stitches are tight, others loose. Each stitch adds a new color or shade, a new texture, or guide for the design.
Some would say that we are adding the stitches, but that would mean the patterns that develop are entirely of our own making. Some might say that others add the stitches or God Himself does, but that would mean we have no part in the creation of our stories.
Perhaps it is better said that our stories are actually an interweaving of stitches of our Creator, God Himself, as well as stitches that we also add to the fabric being created.
Though the patterns may appear random, they are made up of a collaboration of designs between God and ourselves. Some are purposeful and well thought out while others happen almost accidentally.
But all of them are important for it is our stories that we not only remember but also the stories that remember us.
We may think that others add stitches as well, but the fabric is always ours and it is our choices or lack of them that determine the weave.
Stories, true legends, begin in the midst of a setting, a context that tells us something about how the stories begin.
Some stories begin with “once upon a time”, but those are only the ones we call fairy tales, made up of imaginings.
‘Once upon a time’ stories seem always to have certain qualities and characteristics that pull us forward toward what we believe will be a certain end where the heroine of the story is rescued from the villain.
The trials of the heroine, the circumstances of birth, the twists and turns, which take her into danger, may vary from story to story, but the result we are looking for is always the same.
We look for the hero, the white horse, the one who makes all things right again.
Perhaps our own stories do not begin with those words because we have no belief we are royalty or that a prince has already rescued us. Therein lays the snare for us all, for the exact opposite is the truth.
We are indeed royalty, but have forgotten who we are (if we ever knew) or the truth has been hidden or stolen from us.
So our stories take us on paths that are often rocky and full of danger and we lose our way with no hope of any rescue. It is the tale the true villain of all our stories desires us to believe. It is the tragic fairy tale we come to believe is reality.
The true story is that we are betrothed to the prince, now king, who will come for us to lead us into the banqueting hall beneath his banner and celebrate his love for us and ours for him. The true story is that we will ride into battle together to defeat the villain whose lies we have believed once and for all and the end of the story will be grander than any fairy tale ever written.
Our stories are far grander than fairy tales for they are made up of real moments. Some are lavish and ornate. Some are dull and gray. Some are bold and dramatic. Some glitter and sparkle with life. Some are dark and foreboding. Some are airy and delicate. Together they become the history of us, the present of who we are, and the hope of who we are becoming.
Yes, the most beautiful story of our life which is no fairy tale at all. It’s the true happenings as we walk this journey with our Savior. Thanks for reminding us who we actually are in Christ. Blessings to you, Pam! Thanks for linking up with #LMMLinkup!
Thanks, Gayl! I so much appreciate your encouragement and support as you share and respond as you and as a part of #LMMLinkup! You’re a blessing!
If we all could embrace the knowledge of Who our King is, wouldn’t it be a beautiful world? We would hold our heads high, live righteously, and slay the evil one at his every attempt at distraction and devastation! The hope is that our King is there. We just need to live that truth! Thank you so much, Pam, for sharing this beautiful hope-filled post with us at Moments of Hope! I was so blessed today!!!
Blessings and smiles,
Lori
Thanks so much, Lori! You are exactly right! So much appreciate your affirmation and encouragement!
This is so beautiful. I love – the true story is that we are betrothed to the prince, now king, who will come for us to lead us into the banqueting hall beneath his banner and celebrate his love for us and ours for him.
This is the best REAL fairy tale.
Thanks so much, Rachel. I so appreciate your writing so your words are a great encouragement to me! Blessings on your day.
Every fabric is unique but oh so beautiful. Trusting His stitching along the way, and that even if a stitch is broken, it will be mended to wholeness at the end of the story, once back in the creator’s hands again. Lovely post!
I love the description of how stories are woven together, one thread at a time, as a joint effort. I do, however, think that sometimes people can add to our story without our permission. The beauty in this is that we get to see how God can take something that was meant to work against us and turn it into something beautiful. #tuestalk #60
That is true, Becky, and you are right that the Lord will have our story renewed and refreshed so that ultimately it is His glory that shines through all the threads and stitches. His own story was one others sought to mar whether it was Herod, Pilate or the Pharisees of the day, but none of them could diminish or destroy the story His Father was writing.
I’m glad it’s a participatory story, too. God allows us to partner with him in creating our stories! Thanks, Pam.
I love this idea – I do think of the ‘fabric of our lives’, but hadn’t really considered the strands! Thanks for the thoughts 🙂
Thanks so much for your comments and taking time to stop and comment. Blessings on your day!
So eloquently written of our his-tories which will take us to our eternity with The Prince of Glory, our Lord and King Jesus.
Thanks, LaVonne! So good to unexpectedly see you yesterday!
So many textures and colors that make up the fabric of our stories! Yes, grander than a fairy tale. So glad to have been saved by the ultimate Hero and grateful for my identity as daughter of the King.
Blessed to be your Moments of Hope neighbor this week!
Thanks, Melinda! It’s exciting to remember and think about the truth!