Everything I Needed to Know About Life I Learned from a Jigsaw Puzzle

[207 words] 1. When things aren’t going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return (compare Mark 6:31). 2. Be sure to look at the big picture (John 4:35). Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration. 3. Don’t force a fit (Philippians 2:4). 4. Perseverance pays off. Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece (Exodus 23:29). 5. When one spot stops working, move to another (Ecclesiastes 11:6). But be sure to come back later (see #4). 6. The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook (2 Peter 1:3). 7. Variety is the spice of life. It’s the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting (Acts 10:34-35). 8. Working together with friends and family makes any task fun (Nehemiah 3:1-32). 9. Establish the border first. Boundaries give a sense of security and order…