It's tough, isn't it?

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Sarah~Photography 
I know that I do a lot of posts that talk about hardships - I think that's because God is still testing me.  We all have days where we must "vent", and this blog is where I do just that.
A dear friend of mine reminded me that steel must be pounded over and over again in order to come forth as the precious metal that it is.  Why does it seem like the pounding never stops?  Or it does, but only for a moment?

On of the things that God is teaching me (through a Bible study* some of the ladies in my church are doing) is how I should react to these difficulties that God is guiding me through: do I react with a pity-me/bitter attitude or with a gentle, submissive spirit?  I don't know about you but the later is much harder...for me that is.

I have to keep reminding myself this truth:
Life is tough, but God is bigger.  He is the Great Creator and Conductor, and He knows what He is doing.
I hope that I am not boring all of you with this post - I have to remind myself these truths because it is a daily task; not something that changes over night and then, bam! you're done.  This is a daily task of surrendering to His will - which is hard.


*The Bible study is on Ruth and writen by Nancy Leigh DeMoss


Blessings in His Holy Name,
Sarah

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  1. HeidiApril 10, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    “Look, I go forward, but He is not there, and backward, but I cannot perceive Him; when He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; when He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him. But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:8-10

    Yes, our great hope when the going gets painful and we feel we can’t take another step... I'll be praying for you and whatever He's taking you through right now, Sarah.

    ~Heidi

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    1. Spiritually HealthyApril 11, 2014 at 6:06 AM

      Thank you for the reminder. :-) It is so very encouraging and I really appreciate it.
      Thank you for the prayers as well. :-)

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  2. HeidiApril 10, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Can't believe I didn't say something about the picture coming up on this post! ;-) Yay!!! :-) Did you do anything different?

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    1. Spiritually HealthyApril 11, 2014 at 6:08 AM

      No, I didn't do anything different - not sure why I can see this picture and not the others though...maybe because this one is mine and I didn't get it from the internet?

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  3. StephanieApril 11, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    Hi Sarah! I am hopping over from Pinterest :) Thanks for the sweet comment on one of my pins, I truly appreciate it. It's always a blessing meeting other Christian ladies through blogging and Pinterest and I look forward to keeping up with your blog.

    Take care and have a beautiful weekend! Hugs and blessings.

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    1. Spiritually HealthyApril 13, 2014 at 8:09 AM

      Hi Stephanie,
      Thank you so much for the sweet comment! It really is a blessing and encouragement meeting other ladies who have hearts for the Lord. :-) I look forward to keeping up with your blog as well!

      Blessings to you as well!
      Sarah

      Oh, btw, I read your "A True Love Story" and about lost it with tears! So sweet! :-D

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