The Master Player

"If a fire should dart its flames at the kernel, know that it is in order to cook it, not to burn it.
So long as God is Wise, know that this law is perpetual, both in the past and in the time to come.
The pure kernels and even the husks are pardoned by God; then how should God burn the kernel? Far be it from Him!
If, in God's grace , he beats the head of one who resembles the husk, such a one will feel an eager desire for the red wine of grace.
Over every mind there is a hidden Ruler, who cunningly diverts (from his or her purpose) whomsoever God wills.
The sun in the East, and the sun's radiance, are bound like captives in God's chain.
God is the Master-player."

Rumi (Vol.6, 3929-3938)

Commentary: Even the way we think! It is all God's play...