I am Sharing Sarah

I read a verse this morning and it spoke life into what I want this blog to exemplify:

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16

This verse stood out to me because sharing has never been easy for me. I like to have control over my story and how it is perceived. I have no problem pouring my heart out to people in my immediate circle, but past that causes me anxiety. I can’t control what you think of me or explain my way through life choices or struggles. To share without fear would mean handing over pieces of my life and allowing them to be examined by people I may not even know.

But God is good and full of mercy. He uses our stories to bring Him glory, if we give Him the opportunity. So, it really is a sacrifice for me to release my story  and life happenings from my white knuckles and allow Him to use them to speak into the lives of others. But oh my, is it worth it. I love people and I have seen God use what may seem as “mundane” stories to reach the hardest of hearts and give them some rest. I sincerely hope He will do the same with mine.

Social media is a beautiful place to see the best of people. That is not what I want this place to be. I want you to see my true self: both the ugly and the beautiful. My good days and my hard days. With the hope that you can see God at work in my story, especially if you struggle to see Him at work in yours.

He uses what we give Him. So I am handing over the story of my days trusting He will be pleased with my offering of vulnerability. I hope God uses these words to show you an imperfect person seeking His glory. I hope He uses them to say to you what He audibly does not. And at the very least I hope you find yourself comforted to see another person with challenges and a cute puppy trying to figure stuff out.

I’m excited to be Sharing Sarah with you.

Love,

Sarah