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Overheard at the Sushi Bar...

      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
holes. Each square w as 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 strengt h 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 h ave 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.
I chose more than                   five...you can too!

Please keep the comments, suggestions and smart-ass remarks coming, I appreciate them all.... Sandy

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