Perfect Imperfections

I was reading Melody Carlson's new book, Second Time Around, the other day, and something one of her characters said kept playing over and over again in my mind.  On page 172 of her book, published by Revell, 2023 by Carlson Management Company, the character Mallory Farrell says this:

"The end results are even better than my original plan...it's like perfect imperfections."

I couldn't help but think of Romans 8:28!

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

Ever make plans down to the tiniest details, and suddenly at the last minute something goes awry?  Plans change, details change...people change?  Just when we think we are in control of a situation, God gently reminds us that we are not the ones in control; He is.  

I've always loved this verse, but I think most people take this verse out of context.  I know I have.

Often times when something doesn't go quite right, you will hear someone quote just the first part of the verse, "And we know all things work together..."

Well, that promise is not for everyone.

It's a promise for them who love God.

And the word 'good' means "conformity to Christ."

So, when a situation doesn't turn out the way we expected, we must ask ourselves, "Did it allow me to become more like Christ?"

This verse is also a promise "to the called according to His purpose."

Sometimes situations will not work out the way we wanted them to, or the way we originally planned, but when that happens, God is allowing us to trust in His plan.

His purpose and His Will are always good.

And usually, it's more than good.

       Perfect imperfections...

                 God makes perfect our imperfections...

                          I love that...

                                 But that's just me!

"There's no need to be perfect to inspire others.  Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections."  Anonymous