Patterns

I STRONGLY dislike patterns.  I always do something wrong with them.  I buy the wrong size, cut something the wrong way, or misread the directions that make NO SENSE!  I am a hands on learner.  Giving me a bunch of words with a new vocabulary in order to make something I've never attempted before with illustrations that are just as confusing (yes this is a run on sentence) is not the way to get me excited about sewing something.  Am I the only one here?!?!  Well, because of this slight malfunction I have, I make and create my own.  I figure, I know my thought process and I work with the fabric as I go.  It takes "more time", but it sure is a lot more fun.

So, this led me to think...this is just like life.  "Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is.  His good, pleasing and perfect will."  Romans 12:2

It may be easier to follow the pattern laid out in front of you, but the joy of living it uniquely in the will of the Lord is the ultimate life.  I am created, a unique individual, and I will use my skills to create something unique.  It may take me a little more time, but God's not done with me yet either!  A little TLC goes a LONG way :)

Now back to that pattern I was making...