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My Testimony – Part 7 – My Darkest Days … And God’s Forgiveness!

December 8, 2011 By Sarah @ Stand By Faith Leave a Comment

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My Testimony is very long so I'm dividing it into parts. Don't forget to read: Part 1 - God Calls A Child! Part 2 - A Path Of Sin! Part 3 - Redemption - God's Amazing Grace! Part 4 - Angel's Among Us! Part 5 - 300 Days And Counting! Part 6 - Sometimes You Just Have To Laugh! This part is probably one of the hardest parts of my life to share. Mostly pride and shame are the reasons. But I believe it may help someone else and so I am willing to share it. I did not always serve Jesus. I grew up believing in Him, and thought that was enough. I was a servant to myself. I did whatever I wanted, and made many bad decisions. The guilt of … [Read more...]

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My Testimony – Part 6 – Sometimes You Just Have To Laugh

December 8, 2011 By Sarah @ Stand By Faith Leave a Comment

My testimony is very long so I am posting it in several parts. Don't forget to read: Part 1 - God Calls A Child Part 2 - A Path Of Sin! Part 3 - Redemption - God's Amazing Grace! Part 4 - Angels Among Us! Part 5 - 300 Days And Counting! "Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole." Matthew 9:22 I used to remember every statistic and every detail, but thankfully time has a way of making you forget the awfulness that happens. So I will sum it up as best as I can. I spent almost an entire year in Boston, as previously stated. Then 5 more years going back and forth every month. I still weighed only 78 lbs. I just … [Read more...]

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The Situation Was Hopeless … BUT God!

November 18, 2011 By Sarah @ Stand By Faith Leave a Comment

Several years ago I was very sick and on my death bed. (You can read my testimony HERE) Everything looked IMPOSSIBLE! I was in SO MUCH PAIN that my body constantly shook. No matter how much medication I was given, even while I was passed out, I shook with pain! I was so sick I didn't care who was around me or what they were doing. I didn't watch tv. I didn't read books. I just laid there in agony praying for mercy, praying to die! The doctor's said it was hopeless, there was nothing they could do, my body was failing! They gave me ALL the morphine I wanted, trying to make me as comfortable as possible until my transition to the next life. We … [Read more...]

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Thank You Jesus For Healing Me!

November 16, 2011 By Sarah @ Stand By Faith 1 Comment

Yesterday was a bad pain day for me. I was in so much pain that my body was literally shaking. Tuesday mornings I go to a bible study that my husband preaches at and I didn't want to miss it. I made myself get up and get dressed. It took longer then usual because I couldn't stop shaking, but I was determined I was going to get up! I prayed out loud, "Thank you Jesus for healing me! Thank you Jesus I'm not in pain!" I repeated this prayer over and over and over. I was in so much pain I couldn't think of anything more spiritual to pray. But God knew the intent of my heart. He didn't care about a long fancy prayer, he cared about my sincerity … [Read more...]

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Nikki’s Testimony ~ Guest Post!

November 15, 2011 By Sarah @ Stand By Faith 1 Comment

Today I'd like to introduce you to one of my best friends, Sis Nikki. Sis Nikki has been a HUGE blessing in my life and has helped me overcome some really hard battles. I know God brought us together to help encourage and strengthen each other. I am so happy that she has agreed to share her testimony with you all. God has used Sis Nikki to heal so many scars in my life. I pray that He uses her to bless your life as well. Here is her story ... I wrote this testimony November of 2009. I wasn’t sure at the time why but I felt God wanted me to write it down; and when I sat down to write it, it was likesomeone else was using my fingers. I let my … [Read more...]

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I Can’t Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand!

November 10, 2011 By Sarah @ Stand By Faith 4 Comments

I have learned through the years that people don't like complainers and it really doesn't change your situation to complain except you feel worse for yourself in the end. Most people are shocked when they hear what I physically deal with from day to day because I try not to let how I am feeling affect what I am doing. Many see my walk with Christ and think that life is always on the mountain top, that I have it all together, that I can praise God because life is easy for me. But my situation is actually the opposite. I Praise God because I am weak. I Praise God because my situations are NOT easy. I Praise God because the mountain tops … [Read more...]

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My Testimony – Part 5 – 300 Days And Counting!

August 25, 2011 By Sarah @ Stand By Faith Leave a Comment

My Testimony is very long so I am sharing it in several parts. Be sure to read ... Part 1 - God Calls A Child Part 2 - A Path Of Sin! Part 3 - Redemption - God's Amazing Grace! Part 4 - Angels Among Us! I was so excited about seeing angels and Jesus that I never stopped thinking about it or talking about it. Those moments are what kept me going for a long time. The surgery I had was to remove all my large intestines, and my appendix, and create a new rectum with small intestines, called a J-pouch. I was only going to have the ileostomy bag for 6-8 weeks while the pouch healed then it would be reversed. I didn't like the bag but since it … [Read more...]

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My Testimony – Part 3 – Redemption – God’s Amazing Grace!

August 23, 2011 By Sarah @ Stand By Faith Leave a Comment

My testimony is very long so I have divided it into chapters! Don't forget to read Part 1 and Part 2! "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call." Acts 2:38+39 Dustin & Sarah's engagement picture! I knew Dustin from High School. I don't know how or why he showed up at my house one day shortly after I returned from College, except that it was divine intervention! At … [Read more...]

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My Testimony – Part 2 – A Path Of Sin!

August 23, 2011 By Sarah @ Stand By Faith Leave a Comment

I'm writing my testimony in parts because it is so long. Don't forget to read Part 1 first! "But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway." 1 Corinthians 9:27 I would love to be able to say that I have always been obedient to God's word and followed his commandments faithfully. But that is simply not the case. Sarah age 17. I became complacent in my relationship with Jesus Christ. I was not guarded with my faith and I allowed the devil to influence my life. I suddenly had new "friends". I began sneaking out and … [Read more...]

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