A diamond is brilliant & beautiful, but it certainly doesn't start that way. Like a lump of coal, a diamond is made of carbon. Yet after thousands of years with millions of pounds of pressure at insanely intense temperatures, carbon emerges transformed. It's a diamond in the rough. The diamond cutter clearly sees what the gem can become. He studies the precious stone noting every detail before beginning his delicate work. Then with loving care, facets are formed accenting the stone's natural splendor. Imperfections are minimized & the diamond's value skyrockets.

This artisan understands that cutting & polishing leads to magnificence. His work of art is exquisite & expensive-given to express enduring love! God is our Master Artisan. He created us & desires every life experience to impart dimension. We may question why God allows health crises, hardships, & heartaches. If given the choice, we might choose an easy, comfortable life over a hard one. But diamonds aren't formed under comfortable conditions. There are millions of diamonds but only one you! You're multi-faceted-beloved, brilliant & beautiful.