God: The Fate Weaver


One of my favourite games to get into is Kingdom of Amalur Reckoning for several reasons. First, the art work is done by an amazing comic artist (Todd McFarlane). Second it's an open world RPG (role-playing game, one of my favourite genres). Lastly, there is a Tree of Fate that shows your character's progression in abilities/skills for game play (becoming a rogue, warrior, mage, ect.)  I love that kind of customizability with characters in games like that; it challenges you to have a plan for what you want your character to become as you guide them in this fantasy world.  What I love even more is that your character in the game is called a Fate Weaver in different interactions because it's your actions that can change the fate of the game.  So cool!

Is this really any different than the way we are approaching our relationship with God?  I have said before that life is like a giant RPG in preparation for our real life (eternity). But if that's the case is God the one that is guiding us along in our development or is it us?  Look at Jeremiah 1:5 "I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb.  Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations." Jeremiah had a clear calling and guidance in his life and is something he even struggled with throughout his writings.  I am not saying that we are all just puppets, because Jeremiah still had to make a decision to follow God's lead, but I do believe that God is the Fate Weaver that gives us opportunity to go in the path of our true potential for His will.

Are you willing to talk with God; the ultimate Fate Weaver who has plans and potential for your life?  Will you be willing to give your control over your fate and be guided by Him to have even greater impact?

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