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The Journal of A. Paige White Quilt of holes
11/07/2007 08:11 p.m.
I didn't write this. It's just so inspiring I thought I'd share it. Wish i knew who to credit it to... pretty sure His name is Jesus.
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 everyday 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 and
especially someone who needs Jesus in their heart. They may scoff,
but at least the seed has been planted, and God will do the rest.
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.
May God bless you today and Forever!
I am currently Affectionate
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