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lucindamartinez 
7:43pm, October 31, 2008
Rev 2:17 "To him that overcometh will I give a white stone," etc. It was a custom among the ancients to give their votes by white or black stones: with these they condemned the guilty, with these they acquitted the innocent. In allusion to this ancient custom, our Lord promises to give the spiritual conqueror the white stone of absolution or approbation; and inseparably connected with it a new name of dignity and honor, even that of a child of God and heir of glory, which is known only to himself, or the inhabitants of that world to which he shall be admitted and who have already received it.
**Ran across this today in study and wanted to save it for further thought. I deserve a white stone, I will continue to strive for a white stone.....and I will ACCEPT a white stone if and when it is presented to me.
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What about this white stone is so difficult. What is so hard to understand that I haven't somehow deserved every rotten thing that I have ever gotten in this life? Why oh why can I not just put my hand out for the white stone that is rightfully mine?
lucindamartinez
I understand how frustrating it is to accept that you are not the guilty party. Part of me is stuck in the same rut that you are. Logically, we know that we are not guilty. But the what if's overwhelm us and the guilt creeps back in at the most unexpected moments. I am sorry that you are having such a hard time with this. I understand your frustration and desperation. But you can do it!! I believe in you!!! :D Never give up trying to reach your hand out to that white stone, because it will taste SOOOO sweet the day you accept it. Keep pushing forward.
Hugs to you!
Stephanie
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