I have a new daughter-in-law. Her name is Jacqueline and she is one very smart cookie. In fact, if the truth be known, as far as actual cookies go I am not sure I've ever met one smarter than she!
Her most recent startling accomplishment (besides marrying my son of course) has been to secure a career position with the very exclusive goldsmith and designer Jerry Robbins of Robbins Diamonds. Robbins is expanding their unique and select diamond business to Dallas and Jacqueline has been invited to join their team.
This afternoon she taught me a lesson over light lunch-time conversation that has lain a giant 10 carat conviction on my heart.
Jacqueline shared about a process of perceived diamond yellowing. Here's the scenerio....... if you were given an engagement ring that was set in white gold for example, and then choose a sterling silver wedding band that looks similiar but does not carry the cost of white gold you may be inviting very subtle problems. It seems that as the two metals touch and mix on your finger they cause your diamonds to become dull and appear to be "dirty" or yellow.
In order to cause the gem to sparkle in brilliance at it's utmost potential, not only must it be kept clean but additionally you must be careful of the metals surrounding it and how they interplay with others!
On this chilly Texas "comforter" night I began to drift off to sleep for what I thought would be a cozy night of dreams in the arms of my husband when I was startled and "driven" awake with this very simple lesson.......
I lose my "sparkle" when I allow that which is known as truth in my life casually mix and touch those things that are not. I cannot be "brilliant" when I devote my worship daily to "the sitcom." Those naturally created cuts that have been forged deep within me to allow me to shine from every facet cannot glitter and twinkle while I am earning my way to heaven, burdened and heavy with every responsibility I can find to keep me from sitting still at the feet of my Lord and drinking in His gaze. Sadly, that regardless of the price that has been paid for me I will begin to appear dim and yellow as I gossip, complain and birth jealousy in my heart.
Dallas is an affluent area. The rare and beautifully exquisite diamonds are easily noticable whether you are viewing long manicured fingers cupping freshly brewed Starbucks blend or whether those similiar fingers are diapering a baby in the church nursery. Those precious stones sit perfectly upon the hand that is proud to own them.
May HIS hand always be proud of sporting me.
May I always strive to glitter, twinkle, gleam and shine.
May my brilliance present itself naturally in the unique cut God has given to me.
May I remain clean as I am daily cleansed in the blood of my Savior.
May the proven and dependable prongs of His Word, prayer and worship stay straight and strong to protect me and hold me up.
May I always cause HIM to be proud to be sporting me.
