A family member once left a comment here about me that included reference to shoes, Starbucks and scrapbooking. Admittedly, I am overly sensitive and felt that the reference arbitrarily summed up my interests (and me for that matter) in one sentence. I thought to myself, "How awfully shallow I am." Just so you know, I may talk about those three things more than I do others, but I assure you, I am trying to spend a larger amount of time discussing God.
I have had the opportunity to write for our MOMs newsletter recently, and it has been a growing experience. It’s funny how when you least expect it, God is ready to stretch and grow you out of your comfort zone. Here is a short article that appeared last month.
The Bigger Picture
By Susie Sincock
"Now I know only in part; then I will know fully." (1 Corinthians 13:12)
As my daughters and I were recently putting a small puzzle together, it occurred to me how much life is like a jigsaw puzzle – each event, each celebration, each question and trial represents just a small portion of the bigger picture- the one which God has planned out for our lives.
There is a time commitment involved when putting a jigsaw puzzle together- it is not likely you will complete a puzzle at a half-hour sitting- nor will you see the whole image instantly after finding places for just a few pieces to fit. Finding the right pieces to complete the puzzle involves patience, perseverance and many times, missteps.
Isn’t life the same way? God sees the big picture and while we work through the details of each piece- some pieces fit together signifying a larger portion of His plan in place. Meanwhile, other pieces need to be set aside until His direction takes us back to that area of our life to work out. It is those pieces on the side that we must have a willingness to allow God’s hand in so we can move forward in the right direction.
With a ready heart to let Him guide us in life, we will know the joy and fulfillment of trusting God to work out the details. Proverbs 16:9 says: “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” By allowing Him to place the details of our life together, the bigger picture of His plan will surface. It is only then that there will be less “me” forcing the odd appendages of the puzzle pieces to together and more Him working in our life.
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A bonus if you read all the way down her- last week, a writer for Newsweek magazine contacted me regarding a topic I previously posted. Apparently, he is writing a book about the real estate boom in America and was interested in the rise of HGTV and its effect on the interest in real estate. He happened upon my blog after a google search landed him here. So, on Wednesday afternoon, Little Ms. Susie Homemaker was interviewed by a nationally known magazine dude. I don’t know if he will include anything I said in his upcoming book, but I thought it was something kind of cool to share 
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I love what you wrote , and I think your analogy is spot-on.
And, how cool is that? You must tell us if your are going to be in the article.
You are so cool….I love you!
You are anything but shallow, my friend. I think you are purposeful and thoughtful and sweet and kind. You can be all those things and still be a fan of the three S’s.
How cool about Newsweek! And I had to laugh, because I always call myself Susie Homemaker. But you really are Susie Homemaker. Lucky girl. Cathy Homemaker just doesn’t have the same ring to it, does it?
you’re totally famous.
thank you for those nudges…those little God-centered nudges. PS- once I was interviewed by ladies home journal…
Oh. My. Gosh. That is so cool about the Newsweek guy. It’s always been a dream of mine to be published or written up in that magazine. Yay for you!!!
we all know that you’re made up of more than those three, but those three are pretty good ones to have in the package ;P
I have also stumbles across your blog, through my occasional blog hopping, Fab to see another Christian with a blog, sharing your testimony, and surely not coincidence that I have just put up my special project- incorporating a puzzle!!! check out my blog!
so young and so inspiring susie!
you are a blessing to so many!
Both topics are exciting… way to go!
Thank you for sharing your article about the bigger picture.
What a blessing to know you, Susie!
Ooops.
What I meant to write was what a blessing it is to know you, Susie.
Grammar was never my strong suit.
Tee hee hee.
That’s uber cool, Susie! You’re a superstar! Seriously. It’s awesome to see how God is using your writing to share your faith. I love your jigsaw analogy.
that’s seriously cool Susie.
wow!!!
Hey Suz! haven’t been by in awhile. yay for spring break! lol
God is really showing me lots of things about myself, and my career right now. i’ve been a little confused about what i need to be doing, but starting to feel like he is directly trying to put it in my face cause’ he knows Deanna can be such a dork sometimes. lol thanks for this post.
this writing is awesome! speaks to me…