Fingerprints

I love a good crime drama, or a mystery book and don’t get me started on shows like 48 hours mystery true crime stories why I can binge watch that great show on a rainy day but as I was watching one of my many crime shows they were dusting for prints.

The once clean house was now covered in black powder, from top to bottom. Places that you would never have thought would have prints were now in full view for the technicians to see and do their jobs. The walls, the couch, even the ceiling fan had traces of the black powder. It was a chaotic scene, with police officers and crime scene investigators bustling around, trying to gather evidence and piece together what had happened.

Yes, it was a chaotic scene, doused with so much pain you could feel it through the T.V. screen. I feel for the family members that are left to pick up the pieces after the trauma. I say a quick prayer for them and move on but this time a song I heard “Fingerprints” by Dan Bremnes went through my head, its’ a great song and it got me thinking.

Now, stay with me a moment. Life is hard, life can feel like one big crime scene. The hurt can be everywhere but what if in the middle of the ugly scene we not only see the chaos but the fingerprints that lead to the healing. We see God’s fingerprints all over the scene helping us in the middle of the heart ache. It’s the ugliness of this world that can show of the fingerprints just as much if not more than even the most beautiful sunrise or babies’ smile.


We all experience difficult times in our lives. Whether it’s dealing with a loss, facing financial struggles, or battling health issues, life can often feel like one big crime scene. The pain and hurt can seem to be everywhere we turn, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and helpless.

But what if I told you that amidst the chaos of this crime scene, there are also clear fingerprints – fingerprints that lead to hope and healing? These are not just any fingerprints, but the fingerprints of God. Yes, even in the midst of our heartache, God is at work behind the scenes, leaving His mark on every aspect of our lives.

It may be hard to see at first. In fact, it may seem easier to focus on the negative aspects of our circumstances. But as we begin to shift our perspective it’s applying the powder and in doing so, we see God’s fingerprints, we will start to see how He is working all things together for our good.

One clear fingerprint of God can be found in the support and love of those around us. When we are going through a difficult time, it’s easy to feel isolated and alone. But when we open ourselves up to others and share our struggles, we allow them to come alongside us and show us the love and care that God has placed in their hearts.

Another fingerprint of God is found in the strength and courage that He gives us during trying times. It may seem impossible to get through a difficult situation on our own, but with God by our side, nothing is too hard. He gives us the strength to persevere and the courage to face each day with hope and determination.

God’s fingerprint can also be seen in the healing and restoration that takes place after a trial or hardship. Just like how a broken bone becomes stronger at the point of fracture, we too become stronger and more resilient through our struggles. And as we look back on those difficult times, we can see how God used them to shape us into better versions of ourselves.

Lastly, one of the most powerful fingerprints of God is His grace and forgiveness. No matter what mistakes or failures we may have made, God is always there to extend His grace and forgive us. This reminds us that no matter how far we may stray from Him, His love for us remains.

“God is our safe place and our strength. He is always our help when we are in trouble” (Psalm 46:1-3).

“The Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9)

Jeremiah 31:3 – I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.