Quote Analysis: The Magician's Nephew

"Things always work according to their nature" (Lewis 100).

Here, Aslan is explaining to Polly about the outcome of Jadis's decision to eat the apple from the tree in the garden. This quote reminded me of the human nature to worry or stress about the outcome of something. Though, I think this quote evokes a powerful message. Too many times in our life we try to rush life or control every single variable. It is so easy for us to look ahead instead of enjoying living in the present. I know personally I struggle with this battle. I want to make sure things work out for my benefit and I allow my selfishness to overwhelm my soul. If we interrupt what God's doing, then ultimately the outcome won't feel natural but forced. There is a time for everything:

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; (Esv Bible, Ecclesiastes. 3.1-22).

The Lord knows what is right for us, so we must trust in him, and he will make our paths straight.