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Subject: Fw: Fwd: quilt of holes




Quilt of 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 hol
es. 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
colour 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 hadn't 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 star t 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 in20His 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....it's up to you to
decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to
let go.'
I need this back. If you'll do this for me, I'll do it
for you.. 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 to you this.
Father, God bless all my friends in whatever it is that
you know they may need this day! And may their life be full of your peace,
prosperity and power as he/she seeks to have a closer relationship with
you. Amen.

Send this on to five other people, including the one who
sent it to you.

Within hours you caused a multitude of people to p
ray for
other
people.

Then sit back and watch the power of God work in your
life.

I chose more than five...you can too!