Life on the Rock

Feb. 27, 2009

Step by step

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One of the projects on my hubby's list was to finish put down our stepping stones. Needless to say, this required lots of backbreaking work but we knew the end result would be worth it. As  I look back at it I thought about our christian walk. It is also a step by step walk. First, like with this project, we have to prepare the ground (our heart).



Jonathan helping dad prepare ground 

As you can see, preparing the ground is not always easy and sometimes we come across some unpleasant things.

And as unsightly as they may be, they are necessary. In our hearts, we may uncover unforgiveness or some other pain that we have to address in order to move ahead in our walk.

The key is to persevere despite how difficult it may seem. And with God's help we will be able to work out all the details.

mom chips in
Adding the details between each stone

It may not seem that God is in the trenches with us at times but He is right there working on us and creating His masterpiece.

Abigail, trying to capture the moment :-)

In the end, we can look back and see the fruit of our labour, and one day we can look forward to hearing the Lord say, 'well done thou good and faithful servant.'



Well be encouraged!  Continue to take one step at a time remembering the race is not to the swiftest but to he who endures. Till next time check out canadagirl for more.
                                                                        
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Posted by Kim from Canada
Very cool analogy! Also makes for a great part of homeschooling. I may be sending my daughter over to read your thoughts so we can discuss them, too. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted by Mrs.Cuddles
Love the reference to steps in our Christian walk.

Happy Show & Tell Friday,
~Mrs.Cuddles
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Posted by 4sweetums
What a great path. I like the way the whole family worked on it together.
Blessings,
Dawn
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Posted by Pam
Your new walkway looks awesome. I love the spiritual comparisons.
Pam
http://momsmutterings.blogspot.com
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Posted by solidrock
Very nice analogy! (sp)! Love the walk way.
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Posted by Clemons
Thanks for the object lesson. And your walk looks great.
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Posted by Haflingerhorses
A great analogy - i would have never thought of it had I been laying the stones - just sweating.
It looks great!
Antoinette
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Feb. 28, 2009 - Great job

Posted by basketflat
What a great job everyone did. Your little Abigail is so cute. I love her enthusiasm in that picture.

Cathy
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Posted by mamakaren
What a sweet post! I enjoyed reading it and looking at your photos too. The new walk looks great as well as Abigail's painting.
Blessings, Karen
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Posted by wdworkman
Loved your blog entry. I can't wait until we're wearing shorts & t-shirts here!
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