Finding beauty from tragedy

Has some bad thing ever happen to you in life and you thought all was lost? 

Because of what happened,  you think things will never be the same. The story is told of an artist who went to visit a dear friend. When he arrived, she was crying. 

The man asked, “Why? What has happened?” 

She showed him a handkerchief of exquisite beauty that had great sentimental value, which had been ruined by a drop of ink. The artist asked her to let him have the handkerchief, which he returned to her by mail several days later. When she opened the package she could hardly believe her eyes. The artist, using the inkblot as a base, had drawn on the handkerchief a design of great beauty with India ink. Now it was more beautiful and more valuable than ever before.

Sometimes the tragedies that break our hearts can become the basis for a more beautiful design in our lives. Be patient with the hurts over which we have no control. They may become a source of healing, help and beauty. 

James tells us, “My brethren, count it all a joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4)