This was in my email from yrs. ago & I feel my good friend Ramon Luis Covington could use this about now..... as well as myself♥ THE QUILT HOLES As I faced my Maker at the last judgment; I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls.; Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life.; But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile; I noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult; the challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day life. I saw hardships that I endured; which were the largest holes of all.; I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny hole here and there; the other tapestries were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was disheartened.; My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together; threadbare and empty; like binding air.; Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed; held up to the light; the scrutiny of truth. The others rose; each in turn; holding up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked upon me and nodded for me to rise.; My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadnt had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life and laughter. But there had also been trials of illness and wealth; and false accusations that took from me my world; as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled with the temptation to quit; only to somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer; asking for help and guidance in my life. I had often been held up to ridicule; which I endured painfully; each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged me.; And now; I had to face the truth. My life was what it was; and I had to accept it for what it was.; I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light.; An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes.; Then; I looked upon the tapestry before me.. Light flooded the many holes; creating an image; the face of Christ.. Then our Lord stood before me; with warmth and love in His eyes. He said; Every time you gave over your life to Me; it became My life; My hardships; and My struggles.; Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through; until there was more of Me than there was of you.; May all our quilts be threadbare and worn; allowing Christ to shine through!; God determines who walks into your life...its up to you to decide who you let walk away; who you let stay and who you refuse to let go.; When there is nothing left but God; that is when you find out that God is all you need.; Take 60 seconds and give this a shot! All you do is simply say the following small prayer for the person who sent you this.; Father; bless all my family and friends!
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:00:57 +0000