There is just something about a game created by Nintendo that makes each title feel like they come from the exact same family of games, even though they couldn’t be more different in terms of the stories they’re telling or their style of gameplay. Franchises like Mario, Kirby, Pikmin and Animal Crossing aren’t even connected to each other narratively, but even a person who is completely unfamiliar with the gaming world would still sense a shared philosophy behind the bright color palettes, easily accessible control schemes, and sense of wonder that each of them create. Sure, each game contains its’ own unique challenges and different frustrations, but it is still the same “Nintendo” behind them all.

While it can be difficult for us to understand at times, the same Lord that is our healing and providing “Jehovah Jireh” is also the same God who told Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you” after his multiple prayers for the removal of his “thorn in his flesh” were denied. His grace and love are everlasting even though they may not always show up in His answers to our prayers in the exact same way. And if we look beyond our expectations, we can see the same loving Father is fully present in each chapter of our stories. He doesn’t love us less or more… His answers are simply as unique as the story being told.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James 1:17

Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

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