We won’t see the finished side of the tapestry until the Weaver is done. Artists are often that way, but Father God, our Creator is busy at work in our lives all the time. The idea of our life being a tapestry means at any place in the picture, thread can change for color, texture or what it represents. Some strings are left hanging on the back side, only to be picked up again later on in another way. 

The Master’s hand is forever bringing new and old strings into play. We are composite characters and when He is finished with us, we will go through transition.  

Good news America — there are still innovative, level headed, hardworking, forward thinking conservative youth that are preparing to grow families, businesses and a nation. They are not all the loud mouth, intolerant, “my-way,” or lazy generation that older people think are out of control. If we have taught them well, with principles, faith and courage, they’re going to see the greatest days — that’s a hope, not a prediction.  

Truth is, if we believe what is yet to come as written by prophets of old, upcoming generations will see the hardest days. Resilience and reliance on a Power greater than ourselves will be needed to overcome the evil that is coming into this world — and is already here. Is it not a mistake that we are of the generation we are, for each of our age brackets. For such a time as this we were born, precisely at the right time. The next generation is as well.  

A friend recently told me of an acronym — BUSY —Being Under Satan’s Yoke. It struck me as a profound truth. The thought did not originate with her and when I looked it up on Google, the sentiment was confirmed as well as another — BUSY — Building Up Strengths in Youth. Oh I like that one and I see how the two relate. I looked no further for meanings.  

I’ve been wrestling, as I have for decades, about my purpose, vocation, calling, employment — how does it all fit together? And if we’re not too careful, we will run in circles and not take the steps forward to accomplish ANY goal, much less the ONE God intended. This is not just my problem — and I readily admit I’m a person who sees possibilities and wants to throw in with the people accomplishing things — but the truth is, if I am “busy” doing someone else’s work, I cannot be about My Father’s business. 

The key to Kingdom happiness, I believe, is finding that perfect balance. It’s different for each of us. For some, a great deal of stillness is required to hear the voice of God. For others, being a busy-bee is not about being under Satan’s yoke, but rather accomplishing the work He has called us to do. For some, destiny is understood and walked out from an early age. Others, like Jonah, know what God has said but we have refused or hesitate to surrender to His instructions — or we grumble along the way because we guess how things will go and wonder — what does it matter. It’s going to happen regardless of what we do. Well, maybe, but until we walk it out, we will not really know.  

If I sound like I’m swirling in circles, it’s because I’m still walking out my journey. Last week a wise man that I respect greatly joined the chorus of voices from my past that said things like, “You’ve got to pick one thing and focus on that,” “One day someone is going to be so lucky to  harness that creative energy. It’s like a team of horses pulling a heavy load,” or “You have to choose to serve God or be in entertainment.” 

Who says God doesn’t like entertainment, or use it for His purposes? The entertainment I enjoy is God glorifying, educational, inspiring, uplifting and varied. There is no end to God’s creativity. 

As a youth, three words started an event — Party at Vicky’s. Someone else said it, but I always obliged. I like entertaining. Guess that’s why I fit into New Iberia so well — we love Southern Hospitality. And I have a feeling, we’re just beginning to show the world what Cajun is all about.

VICKY BRANTON is Teche Life editor of The Daily Iberian.