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Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the famous 19th Century poet and artist,
was once approached by an elderly man who asked him to look at
a few of his sketches and drawings. The gentleman wanted to know
if the artist thought they were of any value.

As gently as possible, Rossetti told the man that the sketches
were of no value and showed little talent. He apologized for the
harsh assessment but said that he believed he should be honest.

The visitor was disappointed but asked the artist if he could
take a look at just a few more, as they were done by a young art
student. Rossetti looked over the second batch of sketches and
immediately became enthusiastic over the talent they revealed.
"These," he said, "oh, these are good." He went on to say that
the young student shows much promise and should be given every
help and encouragement, as he may have a great future if he will
study and work hard.

The old man was deeply moved. Rossetti asked, "Who is this fine,
young artist? Your son?"

"No," replied the visitor sadly. "It is me -- 40 years ago. If
only I had heard your praise then. For you see, I became
discouraged and gave up too soon."

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I have just downloaded a great photo of the earth and the moon
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Now it's 9.04PM - I've just read some email.
Read something I want to record here because it was so timely for me:

A RECYCLED JAR -

I saw what looked like a plain crystal vase filled with white and
yellow flowers. It was sitting on a table in the sun. I said,
"What's that, Lord". He said, "It's you." I asked Him to give me
understanding. Here's what He said...

"Look closely." I did. It wasn't a crystal vase at all. In fact, it
wasn't even a vase. It looked like a large mayonaise or pickle jar
with the label taken off. Not too fancy...but the it still looked
pretty, and all, with the flowers in it. So, Lord, I'm not
fancy...but I am useful...right?

"No...Let me open your eyes more." I began to weep as I realized in
an instant what He was saying. You see...

Once I was filled with "stuff". But the Lord in His mercy has been
cleaning me out...and He has washed all the "stuff" out of me. Once
that was finished. I belonged to Him. So the labels that I
wore...put on me by myself and others who used me and the 'stuff" that
was in my jar...well, those labels just didn't apply anymore. So...He
soaked me in the warmth of His presence and off came not only the
labels but the gunky, sticky stuff that held them on me.

Now, that would have been good enough for me...but not for My Father!
He filled me full of the water of His Holy Spirit and His Word. Now I
couldn't be used to hold 'stuff" anymore. I am filled full of Him.

I would have been estatic even then...but how great is the love the
Father lavishes on us! There's more! He put flowers in me! Jesus is
the Lover of my Soul, my Beloved...and the romance of His love
intoxicates me! "Flowers! I love flowers, thank you, Lord!" He
said, "Look closer, still, sweetheart".

They weren't flowers...not yet...they were buds! Tiny white and
yellow buds...the promise of more to come. "Behold the Winter is past
and flowers of Spring have come", He whispered to me. I cried while I
smiled knowing that He had placed in me the white buds of purity: my
pledge, my gift to Him...I am His spotless bride. The yellow buds
speak of the promise of His blessings...fullfilment of the desires of
my heart...these are His gifts to me.

When I shared this in prayer with my friend, I heard the Lord tell me
to tell her to "DO IT"...

Get an old jar...soak it in warm water...get the label off...wash all
the stuff out and get the sticky, gunky glue off, too. Fill it full
of water, put flowers in it...sit it on a table in the SON. The
process may take time. Let God speak to you.

Wow...I never did anything like this...typed it out so...thank you for
taking the time to read it. I really do believe this is from Him.

In Love with Jesus,
Dorothy Meyer

Thanks Dorothy - Thankyou God.

March 22, 2000 - 8.22PM Central Australian Standard Time...
Just read about Blogger in Lockergnome's Newsletter - trying it out.
Another day of debilitating brain fatigue nearly over - a day closer to healing and recovery.