It’s not a dress rehearsal. It’s God’s play.

I really like the analogy that we are all characters in God’s play. We’re given a role to play and a character to be. Giving up control and handing it over to God has always been a struggle for me. The idea of being God’s puppet makes me smile. Isn’t it fun?! I’m glad God picked my character to be Pat’s wife. I remember disagreeing with God when we first met though. It went something like this.

“Dear God, Boys haven’t been very high on my priority list. They have caused me quite a bit of pain in the past. I really like Patrick. I’m so thankful that you sent this guardian angel to help me through this time. Through you, he healed my bruised and broken heart. I’m pleading with you to send him on his next mission now. I don’t want to become too attached. I’ve watched the news lately. There is a lot of pain and hurt in this world. Someone like Patrick that works for you must be really busy. He’s so strong, powerful, and loving. I’m fine now; you can send him on to help the next person. Once again, thank you. You're great. Amen.”

Well, over seven years later this guardian angel that was sent to me when I was down and out is still with me. The Big Man upstairs is the one to thank for that. Patrick is still that strong, powerful, and loving person. I now know that it was God’s strength, power, and love that were speaking to me through Pat. It’s God’s play. In that scene, Patrick was playing the role of the character that God assigned.

What role do you play in God’s play?