“Four great beasts, each different from
the others, came up out of the sea.”
(Daniel 7:3 NIV)
Seated at
the Bridge table I glanced down at thirteen playing cards fanned out in my left
hand.
A roaming heart
appeared in my diamond pile. I looked up at the players at my table and asked,
“Why are there only two colors, red and black, in playing cards? I think each
suit should have its own color.”
My friends
agreed and encouraged me to do something about it. So, that evening after
dinner I announced to my husband that I would design new playing cards: the
clubs would be green and the diamonds would be blue.
Then, out
of curiosity, I opened the Amazon store app on my phone and searched for
playing cards with different-colored suits. Believe it or not, there they were,
just as I imagined! I couldn’t order a set fast enough.
The next
week at Bridge, I proudly presented my new decks of playing cards. To my
surprise they were not as enthusiastically received as I imagined. I
erroneously assumed my friends would embrace with enthusiasm the uncommon cards.
Some did, but most didn’t.
In a world
where conformity is praised, where people try to fit-in rather than celebrate
their individuality, I look for God in the differences. Although different is
good, I understand how difficult it can be sometimes to accept. We are set in
our ways, but our Creator is a Master at upsetting His world in order to orchestrate
change. I marvel at the unique details He parades on a daily basis before my
eyes.
I will
look past colors and shapes to see the inner, distinctive beauty and worth of
everyone and everything I encounter today, while I celebrate and embrace differences.
I hope you will, too!
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