This is beautiful.! Becky ----- Original Message ----- From: "randallash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Charles Ash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "joann perry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Rebecca Manners" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Rhonda partain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Shirley Faye Yother" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "James Long" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: Fw: Quilt of holes
> > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ash, Randy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "randallash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 10:28 AM > Subject: FW: Quilt of holes > > >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Webber, Sherrie Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 8:46 AM >> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' >> Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; Ash, Randy; Traylor, Lisa; 'Andrew >> Leach'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; >> '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' >> Subject: FW: Quilt of holes >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Traylor, Lisa Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 8:40 AM >> To: 'Baranda Brady'; 'Caryl Stephens'; Bishop, Holly; Moore, Beverly; >> Gentry, Sue; Byess, Jean; Channell, Debbie; 'Rogers, Sherry'; Webber, >> Sherrie >> Subject: FW: 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 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! >> >> Please share this with someone you love, care >> about or even someone who needs Jesus in their >> heart. They may scoff, but at least the seed has >> been planted, and God will do the rest. May God >> bless you today and Forever! >> >> And so ye are blessed! RECIPROCATE PLEASE! >> >> 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. >> In Christ's Name, 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. >> >> >> ********************************************************** >> Privileged and/or confidential information may be contained in this >> message. 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