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I used to blame God for not answering my prayers. I lived angry for years. Not even sure exactly who I was mad at. I was mostly mad at me. I could not get what I wanted. Life just wasn’t working out as I planned.<\/p>\n

Completely self-absorbed, I thought I was being faithful and doing all the right things. Yet each effort failed, so I figured something must be wrong with me. Constant frustration took it’s toll as I took matters into my own hands… not a pretty sight.<\/p>\n

My problem? I was never thin enough, flexible enough, fast enough, proficient enough. I lived, slept and breathed ballet, and it was like a never ending game where the rules kept changing, becoming more and more difficult. I could not seem to gain perspective or rational thinking. <\/p>\n

It took me years to realize I was fighting God. I wanted Him to conform me to my plans<\/em>. He was holding strong waiting for me to submit to His<\/em>. It wasn’t until I let go<\/em>, and stopped all foolish pushing, that I was able to open my mind to seeing anything His way.<\/p>\n

It took time, a rework of my thoughts, a humble acceptance that He had made me and might know best. Then peace came. Freedom is the most delicious treasure when you have none. It’s worth dying for – So, I died to my self. <\/em>And became free to be all He created me to be!<\/p>\n

I hear people say, “reach for your dreams, don’t let anything get in your way.”<\/em> Silently I shake my head because, I tried that miserable path and have scars to prove it. There is only One Way, One Truth, One Life<\/strong> and if you aren’t humbly open to His plan… you haven’t even begun to live!<\/p>\n

Give God a chance to show you what<\/em> He’s created you for. And peace, will flood your heart and mind beyond understanding in Christ Jesus<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

ForGlorySake!<\/strong> -Anna<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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