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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Work (07/27/06)
Sometimes we find ourselves in the midst of what we think are difficult circumstances, only to find out that what we thought we could not handle has only made us stronger.

Again and again God reminds us that He only will give us what we can handle; I myself am at that spot more often then I like. Year after year, I work only to find myself moving from job to job. This past week I began to feel sorry for myself while cleaning my house. Beginning to question the master about His plan as well as why I often find myself in this position. I began to make calls in addition to feeling sorry for myself. Asking why my sister and her husband have good paying jobs, meanwhile my husband and I have low paying or no jobs, which we work our tails off at. Growing up as a Christian I have kept my ways pure and holy my husband the same. I began to question God why us? While I began to point out people around us who have better jobs. I kept falling furthermore into the hole I was digging; finding myself more then ankle deep in outrage. I work hard at my jobs in addition to church; why am I not getting any where in life? Then similar to all the other times, God laid it all out on the table. Why am I so jealous of all of those around me, when I have so much more than them; you see I was dwelling on what earthly things I have, not on what God has given me. I am blessed way beyond any of them. Even though I have no job, He always provides our needs. I have a husband who loves me, and works hard no matter how much money he makes moreover he loves God. I have a house, and a family who are always there for me. Most of all I have a mother who also in times of trouble is a solid rock for all to rest on, since she knows that even in the center of hard times God is forever there to provide. She set the example for me growing up to relay on God even though some days it is rough, He will always meet your needs and most days He goes above and beyond what we think we need.
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Joanne Sher 
08/04/06
A great reality check for all of us covetous folks (I'm certainly one of them at times!!). I would suggest, to make this easier to read, breaking up your second paragraph into a several paragraphs, instead of just one. You've got lots of different ideas there in one long paragraph. Great message - thanks for sharing it with us!