The Missing Pieces
Life can feel like a puzzle at times. There have been seasons in my life where I wondered if the missing pieces would ever be found. I couldn’t see how the pieces were going to fit together, or how anything beautiful could come out of the chaos I was looking at.
Pieces of my childhood.
Pieces of my broken heart from adultery and divorce.
Pieces of me as a single mother without the support of their fathers.
Pieces of my heart from broken promises of “I do.”
Pieces of my inheritance that were stolen.
Pieces that seemed lost forever.
But God—He is the Master Puzzle Maker. He knows where every piece belongs, and He has a way of taking what looks shattered and fitting it perfectly back together. When He finishes His work, the picture you once saw in your heart will be even better than the one you imagined.
The power of His Spirit through the prophetic and faith has the ability to restore what was once broken, align what was once out of order, and reveal the masterpiece that’s been forming behind the scenes all along.
Lately, I’ve been asking God to help me step into the next chapter of my life. There’s something sacred about surrendering your timeline and saying, “Lord, I trust You with every piece I love and desire.” Before I attended a small prophetic gathering, I asked God for clarity in three specific areas — areas I considered missing pieces in that season.
Just like God always sent prophets to speak to kings in the Bible, the prophetic in my life has always brought clarity, comfort, and confirmation. It’s through the prophetic that God has often shown me the bigger picture when all I could see were scattered fragments.
God wants to show you the big picture, too — but it will require obedience. It will require humility to honor the prophetic instructions He gives, even when they challenge your comfort zone. In March of 2021, during that gathering, the Lord spoke directly to all three areas I had asked Him about — and more. The clarity that came was undeniable.
Sometimes, what’s holding us back from walking into the next chapter is that we refuse to release what He’s already said is over. Maybe you’re holding on to something that once made sense but is now keeping you from your promise. Maybe you’ve resisted moving, changing, or letting go because the next puzzle piece doesn’t look like what you expected.
Can God trust you with new instructions without you rejecting them because they’re different from your plan? That’s where faith and surrender meet.
Within weeks of that prophetic word, God began to reveal new pieces — and simultaneously, He removed something old that had lingered far too long. It was nothing short of miraculous. I watched as He shifted things that had been stagnant for years.
And just when I thought the picture was complete, God spoke again. I was told I would not always live in Illinois — that my covenant roots would not be here. He said my next roots would be deep, stable, and fruitful. That word hit me deeply, because I had just asked God if, when I married again, I would stay here. God knew I was ready for details.
Then came the final piece: I was told I was entering a new season of visitations and encounters with the Lord, and that He was making all things new. I have seen the beginning of that word unfolding right before my eyes — and I believe He’s about to do the same for you.
God is not done. He’s still putting your puzzle together. Don’t lose heart while He’s fitting the pieces in place. The image He’s creating will tell a story of redemption, beauty, and divine timing.