I had always believed in God, but something shifted in my heart towards the end of my high school years. I went to a college prep school and was ready to attend a university after graduation. The Lord had other plans. He began whispering to my heart and gently nudging me in a different direction. I began to truly seek Him out in prayer and heard His clear direction for my life. A few weeks before graduation, I knew that God’s plan was different than the plans I had made. In an act of obedience, I revoked my college acceptance and put in an application for Discipleship Training School. After more prayer, I knew that I had made the right choice. The Lord quieted my fears & I chose to trust in His guidance. While my peers headed off to college, I was on a plane to Maui for an intense six months of diving deeper into the knowledge of God. During my discipleship training, I gained such a hunger to know God and I began to have a relationship with Him that I never experienced before. He was finally my center and I was hungry for more. While I was planning to attend photography school through the same organization, God had other plans in mind. He led me to do a four month house of prayer internship where my love and knowledge of God was deepened even more. It was easier to trust in His plans this time around. I was familiar with His voice and knew that if He had proven Himself faithful before, He wouldn’t let me down this time. It was during these four months that I learned how He longs for His sons & daughters to partner with His heart. It was here that I committed my heart to that end. After this internship, I finally attended photography school. I learned to pursue Jesus in a trade that brought life to my heart. He was equipping me with the tools I needed to bring glory to Him and to walk out a life of loving Him and loving others. I never could have orchestrated this on my own. I’m now His daughter, a wife, and a mother. Every day, with a lot of grace, I’m learning how to love my little family the way that the Lord loves me. One thing that I know is true: letting go is necessary if you want to walk on the path that He calls you to. Let go of fear. Let go of control. Let go of you. Once you do, He will give you more than you could ever ask or imagine. Prepare for the unexpected! I’ve experienced it firsthand. Daily I have to remind myself to lay my life down and let go. When I feel fear of failure creeping in, I remind myself. When I feel like my success is based on my own strength, I remind myself. When I think I have it all figured out, I remind myself. He is good. He loves me. His way is perfect. No matter the journey you’re on, I want you to know that your story matters. I’ve often felt that I have nothing to share. That my story wasn’t dramatic or interesting enough to be meaningful. It is meaningful, and if my story can be used, so can yours. Note from Editor: Sarah is an extremely talented Wedding and Lifestyle photographer in the Wichita Falls and DFW area. You can check out her work here: http://www.sarahlanette.com His way is perfect Half Moon Necklace can be purchased here. Dear Heart Design's pieces are meant to provide opportunities to share your story or testimony with others. Each story shared in Unveiling Grace receives a piece to allow them to further share their story with others every single day. Have a story to share? www.dearheartdesigns.com
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Colleen
9/25/2016 07:08:37 pm
The most precious woman of God...my son is blessed with her and a new baby girl. I am blessed with a daughter-in-law that is kind, talented, and God pursuing and another granddaughter with loads of personality.
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Crissy Fairly
9/26/2016 08:46:23 am
Sarah.... I am so encouraged by your walk with Jesus. You spur others on to be more like Jesus. I am so glad the Lord brought your Mom in my life an as a result you.
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