“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.”

Romans 8:28 CSB

Authorities imprisoned Corrie Ten Boom and her family for sheltering Jewish people during the Holocaust. She endured unimaginable suffering, including the deaths of her family members, yet she never lost her faith in God. After her release from prison, as she traveled the world sharing the Gospel, she often used a tapestry to illustrate a profound truth: God is creating a masterpiece of our lives.

When speaking to audiences, Corrie would first display the underside of the tapestry as she recited a poem comparing life to a weaving. Filled with knots, strings, and frayed edges, the back of the design appeared chaotic and nonsensical. Then she would triumphantly turn the weaving over, revealing an intricately designed crown.

Holding up the tapestry, she urged her listeners to understand that––though we often view only one side of what God is creating––He is….‍ ‍