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Denise — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:59:00 -0000

First of all, we're math soulmates ... that's exactly how I add in my head, and you're only the second person I've ever heard explain it that way (the first being a 2nd grader I taught!)
My rock of burden right now is financial. And I hate it. I hate to worry about money. I hate to feel so materialistic when other people in this world are suffering such greater setbacks in their lives. I hate it that it consumes my thoughts, prayers and attention when we're really not as bad off as so many people in America today. But it's my worry, and I'm breaking that rock every day, and breaking the tiny pieces as they fall.

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Leslie — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:57:00 -0000

OOps I had the wrong info. That last comment was me.

Leslie

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Guest — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:54:00 -0000

I love your canvases. They are really beautiful.

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Amanda — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:06:00 -0000

I don't want to miss a chance to win on "Hump Day", but I had a hard time with this one. In the "grand scheme of things", my "burdens" are very small. In fact, I have would hesitate to use the word "burden" to describe any of my "issues" (I wrote a post in the fall that pretty much sums that up.) Of course, I wonder if I am doing what God has called me to do, or if I am ignoring a path that would take me somewhere even better that I can't even imagine. I wonder if I have walls up where they should not be, or if they are exactly where they are supposed to be... Well, maybe I do have some "burdens of the heart" once I actually took the time to think about it! Thanks! :o)

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Pamela — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:01:00 -0000

Right now, mine would have to be finances. My husband takes care of them but I know that we are so far behind on so many bills and he doesn't want full disclosure because he doesn't want me to worry - but I am, just a little!!!
We have two teens, the oldest a sr. in high school and I hurt to tell them that I can't make a decision to buy a yearbook or pay for a choir trip...it all needs to go through Dad who is so stressed that no one wants to talk with him.
The calls for work are beginning to come in so I am laying down this burden once more and thanking our precious Lord for provision!!!
Thank you, Gitz!

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The Traveling Saleswoman — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:42:00 -0000

Your canvases are beautiful! I'd like to set down the worry of how I am going to make it through the next few days. Too much to do, not enough sleep, not enough help. I'm praying that I make it to Sunday!

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Amy — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:23:00 -0000

Great post once again!
I am laying down my fears of my health and an upcoming MRI.

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Carla — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:30:00 -0000

Hi Sara, I'm not sure you remember me, but I surely remember listening to your lovely voice several years ago when I attended St. Stephen's. I came upon your blog a few days ago, and I love reading it. Your strength is an inspiration.

My burden...Well, there are so many! And they all seem so huge. I have the hurdle of trying to finish school while planning a wedding and battling depression. The weight of everything that has to get done (especially in the next two months) is crushing. Hopefully breaking it up will help!

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Susan — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:21:00 -0000

God's timing never ceases to amaze me. Tomorrow marks two weeks since my grandfather died unexpectedly. I'm still trying to figure out how to go about my "normal" life. I know that God will bring me through this, but to be honest, some days I am just overwhelmed. I'm not saying all of this to try to get anyone's pity or anything like that. I'm just being honest. Reading this blog entry meant a lot to me and actually was a visual way of God telling me, "I've got everything under control. It will all work out."

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Debblou — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:09:00 -0000

Wow, the canvas says it all... some of my worries are so small compared to others. Like so many, I too am worried about the economy, my living beyond my means and paying the piper in the future, my husband being self-employed and not working a full 40 hours a week... the list goes on and on; but, I am thankful to have my health, my family, my job, my home and so much more than others. I have been trying to change my life/attitude and be more positive, so, I am just thankful that I have what I have and will be thankful for what comes in the future. Thanks. Love your blog and canvases.

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Casey — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:48:00 -0000

Thank you for your inspiring words.

I didn't get past the first few comments, but I almost feel silly mentioning my struggle because it's nothing compared to some of the others...anyway...I am still recovering from the emotional effects of divorce and the fear that I won't be able to ever put 100% of myself into another relationship. I desperately want to show my daughter how to have a healthy marriage by example.

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Tamra — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:48:00 -0000

Like many before me thinking of my problems, after reading most of the comments before, make mine seem so small. I do struggle daily with the fact that I am not home with my kids--it's where my heart wants to be. Juggling the outside world is making my inside world suffer in more ways than one. Thankfully I know that God is big enough to tackle ALL things. Praise God.

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Kate Gal — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:22:00 -0000

One thing? Wow. I think you've inspired a post on my own blog...
But one thing- The money thing.
I have no idea what it is like to live with any sort of savings. No idea how calm life might be to have that 'cushion', to have a safety net just in case life falls apart.
My life has been, since college the first time, an ongoing, paycheck-to-paycheck, chaotic struggle. I realized it the other day.. And while much of the chaos in life has little or nothing to do with money, the lack of finances has created deep, penetrating, wake-me-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night, frightening concern. Particularly over what I cannot do because of lack of funds. Kids I cannot help, family I cannot see, friends I have never visited, causes I cannot support... Because funding it is impossible.
And I hate that money does this. But as it has never been super important to me other than that I need it for bills, I have worked minimum wage jobs, or taken less than I deserved for working in full time ministry at a church that made me HATE church and WORKING in ministry. And being in school for the last few years to go into PT has not helped. Struggle is constant I know, but treading water in a storm is not smart.
So I'd like to break apart that worry. That thing that controls me every day. That thing that has made me NOT visit people I now miss because I didn't have the money to go. Or couldn't afford to take time off. I would LOVE to smash it into bits and create, from those stepping stones or fragments, a mosaic...
I'd like to make something beautiful from the deepest fear in my life. No more painful, frightening, looming mess.
A beautiful mess instead.

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Ed — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:47:00 -0000

That is a beautiful thought, and very true. Some problems do seem insurmountable, until you break it down into small steps and just take them one at a time.

You blog is filled with great insight, inspiration and more than a few laughs. Reading it is one of the highlights of my day.

Have you thought about a career with Hallmark? :)

For myself I am lucky enough to say I am both healthy and happy. The only thing I am worried about is will Spring ever get here. :)

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Amanda L — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:41:00 -0000

I need to let go of the worry I have for my kids...they are God's. He has given them to my husband and I to do our best to raise, but they are His and He is in control.

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mum of 4 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:29:00 -0000

I am going to try to let go of situations involving our family leaving a church family to start our own church in our town. Things have been rough for the past 4 months. Got to let things go and trust the only one we can trust. GOD!!!

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Robynn's Ravings — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:58:00 -0000

I am concerned for Kaleena today. Her burdens seem so heavy and huge with her little ones so sick and in the hospital. I would pray that ALL these boulders be broken into gravel.

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Brooke — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:56:00 -0000

I have really been struggling with finances in the last couple years, and as my bills get higher the burden gets heavier. I have been praying, trying my best to be faithful, and often it feels as though i just can't hear what he has to say. I know he has a plan for my life, but i just can't seem to figure out what it is!

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Erin Stark — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:48:00 -0000

my tiny tot is on her 3rd round of antibiotics for the SAME ear infection. It is her 4th infection in her short 15 months of life. We are heading towards tubes and I couldnt be more terrified. Please Lord, heal my baby!

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Breezy's Mom — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:37:00 -0000

Not getting caught up in all the turmoil that is going on around us and to remember that God is in control. He is where my trust should be.

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Ruth — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:24:00 -0000

I've been reading your blog for several months... not from the beginning, but almost. I enjoy the way you think and your ability to write it so we all "get it". My husband had to take early retirement from his company last month. We never realized mid 50's was such a vulnerable age. His retirement package is a relatively good one, but he is not ready to quit working. Having to put together a resume (got his job right out of college and never worked anywhere else) and begin looking for another job is a huge burden. I like the idea/visual of breaking the huge rock/burden into stepping stones. Thank you.

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Bri Schaaf — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:31:00 -0000

A big worry of mine is my husband's job. He was notified last month that he will be laid off at the end of June because they are moving their opperations to Texas.
We are praying that God will open a new door for him to walk thru. The unknown is so scary! I am blessed with the knowledge that God will not give us more than we can handle!

Bless you sweet Lady! I love your post! Pet your fur baby for me!

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Serenity — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:30:00 -0000

I love your blog and I want to lay my burdens before God and have him take over...Guide me to where I need to be however it is still a struggle for me to do so...Giving control away isn't easy but I am trying...My biggest burden would be myself...The worry I feel, the guilt I lay upon myself, the bi-polar I struggle with on a day to day basis...I desperately just want to feel normal...I don't want to wear anymore masks.

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Bonnie — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:24:00 -0000

Well my stepping stone sounds pretty lame to most, but I would like to break apart the stepping stone of organization. It's a HUGE rock in my world. I need help with it. I have no vision, no path, and now plan to hire someone.
At least I am taking action, but boy oh boy is this a struggle I have had my whole life....

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Brandy! — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:07:00 -0000

Friend, I read this at a few minutes after midnight b/c I know that if I am up at that time, you have a new post up. And I love that!!! I decided to stew on this before commenting though. ;-)

What do I need to lay down before God? What DON'T I need to lay down??? My guilt as a mom, my anxiety, my struggles in my marriage... those things plague me daily. I tend to look at a "problem" as something that needs to be fixed all at once, not in little pieces at a time. Breaking it apart into manageable pieces is something I need practice at. A little bit at a time. Baby steps. ;)

Love you girl! :*

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