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Posted by Kerrberr2 Sat Nov 17, 2007 21:21:53 MST
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0 responses 0 comments 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 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 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....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 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 pray for other people. Then sit
back and watch the power of God work in your life. 

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