tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727349197676102809.post201045595972857436..comments2013-10-18T21:19:04.815-07:00Comments on Rich, Meaningful, Adventuresome Living! : To Blossom You Must GrowAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247973266544420376noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727349197676102809.post-472254282354427362013-10-14T17:05:46.512-07:002013-10-14T17:05:46.512-07:00Katie, appreciate what you posted, I too have had ...Katie, appreciate what you posted, I too have had some major struggles and really hard challenges and times in my life, mostly the last two years, I have learned so much more in the last two years than the five years before, it was the trial that taught me so much and showed me things that were wrong in my life and needed change, plus brought me so much closer in my walk with Christ. Trials absolutly can be good, espcially when we grow from them and are brought closer to Christ! We realize in the trial that we need him so much.... and it makes me sad to think that God often brings trial to get our attention. <br /><br /> It is so encouraging to feel so close to God and feel his presence and care in a new way when your are going thru a ruff time. God in his grace will not give us more than we can handle. I still can not get over how much God has pruned, and taught me in the last two years, let's just say incrediably a lot, you don't know what the future holds and nothing in this world is more important that our relationship with Christ. I am so thankful that God in his love chooses to get our attention, however that may be. Oh God is so good, and you are right, at least I am far from perfect and God is still working on me. One thing that has helped me a lot I recently learned from church, Proverbs 23:7 first part... For as he thinketh in his heart so is he. <br />So think on good things and truthful things about yourself and God, think postive. It has really helped me, what you are thinking about is so important. Think on good things, what is true.<br />Blessings to you Katie, I will be praying for you. <br />Jenna AltmeyerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03896201656319156503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4727349197676102809.post-44378936695843679612013-09-30T12:08:13.687-07:002013-09-30T12:08:13.687-07:00Thank you Soooo much for your encouragement. Your ...Thank you Soooo much for your encouragement. Your post came as a fresh breath of air to me. I too have been experiencing struggles in my family,...etc. and it was so encouraging to read your admonishment to keep trusting God. I have really enjoyed reading your blog, and I will keep you in my prayers for this time of struggle in your life. Elanee https://www.blogger.com/profile/12081381036737173413noreply@blogger.com