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[foreverHis]

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 labelled 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 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.'
>
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
> Father, bless all my family and 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.



God go with you


asked to put this here for you all, to encourage you

from babycakes......

[deetu]

Oh thank you.
Had tears in my eyes with this one.

[praisetheking95]

WOW! :D thankyou! :D

reminds me...

2 years ago...a guy was praying for me at an event and God gave him a picture of a patchwork quilt...and the quilt was representing my life... there were lots of patches next to God which he was getting ready to sow on... and this guy said to me "God loves you and he's got it all planned out for you!" I became saved that night :D