Comments on: Adversity Will Come http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/ On writing and becoming a writer... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:17:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kasper Suits Petite http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-22629 Kasper Suits Petite Fri, 13 May 2011 05:35:31 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-22629 <strong>Discount Kasper Suits...</strong> [...]these are a few references to web sites which we connect to for the fact we feel they really are worth checking out[...]... Discount Kasper Suits…

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]]> By: Colette http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-16444 Colette Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:17:34 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-16444 Wow. that hit home. like, its just so true, what you said. Adversity comes to steal the goodness, the Word . And its your choice to rise above or be sucked under. Cast away fear and get above or through! Wow. that hit home. like, its just so true, what you said. Adversity comes to steal the goodness, the Word . And its your choice to rise above or be sucked under. Cast away fear and get above or through!

]]> By: Shawn http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-11332 Shawn Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:34:59 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-11332 Brandon, Let me begin by saying how very glad I am that on January 3rd, 2008 at 10:39 am, you decided to take a stand against your personal adversity and write this blog. If you had not, then I would not have had the opportunity to read your very powerful and annointed words. You are a very gifted writer and I certainly appreciate that. I look forward to reading more of your work! I am currently doing research for my upcoming podcast and just happened upon your blog (yeah right - more like God led me here.) You have written so much here but two things that you point out really stand tall in my mind. You make the first statement so simply here, even though it is extremely prophetic in it's context: "WE BECOME OUR ADVERSITY!" A friend of mine would state it like this, "We have a bad moment and say we had a bad day; We have a bad day and say its been a terrible month; We have a bad month and call it a bad year." In other words, we make things far worse than they really have to be. That is just the nature of humanity. We are always our greatest critics and our worst supporters . There is no one who can tear down our faith in God, or the belief we have in ourselves, more than we can. We have invested time, money, and principal in ourselves but the reality is that our "self", because it is so fragile, so timid, so wavering, is not to be trusted. Thank you for bringing that point to life in your work above. The second statement you make so well is the fact that, "Adversity often has within it the seeds of our own improvement." You go on to say that "More than just the success of facing the challenge itself overcoming adversity often directly molds us and shapes us into who we are meant to be." We often shun our predicaments, circumstances, and situations when the reality is that adversity almost always causes us to dig deep within, as it is shaping and toning the srength of our characters on a regular basis. Again, thank you for your words... they are appreciated and I look forward to reading more from you! Real Talk! S. R. M. Brandon, Let me begin by saying how very glad I am that on January 3rd, 2008 at 10:39 am, you decided to take a stand against your personal adversity and write this blog. If you had not, then I would not have had the opportunity to read your very powerful and annointed words. You are a very gifted writer and I certainly appreciate that. I look forward to reading more of your work!

I am currently doing research for my upcoming podcast and just happened upon your blog (yeah right – more like God led me here.) You have written so much here but two things that you point out really stand tall in my mind. You make the first statement so simply here, even though it is extremely prophetic in it’s context: “WE BECOME OUR ADVERSITY!”

A friend of mine would state it like this, “We have a bad moment and say we had a bad day; We have a bad day and say its been a terrible month; We have a bad month and call it a bad year.” In other words, we make things far worse than they really have to be. That is just the nature of humanity. We are always our greatest critics and our worst supporters . There is no one who can tear down our faith in God, or the belief we have in ourselves, more than we can. We have invested time, money, and principal in ourselves but the reality is that our “self”, because it is so fragile, so timid, so wavering, is not to be trusted. Thank you for bringing that point to life in your work above.

The second statement you make so well is the fact that, “Adversity often has within it the seeds of our own improvement.” You go on to say that “More than just the success of facing the challenge itself overcoming adversity often directly molds us and shapes us into who we are meant to be.” We often shun our predicaments, circumstances, and situations when the reality is that adversity almost always causes us to dig deep within, as it is shaping and toning the srength of our characters on a regular basis.

Again, thank you for your words… they are appreciated and I look forward to reading more from you! Real Talk!

S. R. M.

]]> By: Words of Redemption » Blog Archive » With the Door Open… http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Words of Redemption » Blog Archive » With the Door Open… Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:18:11 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-59 [...] good friend who has heard me talk at length about my journey to here and has stood beside me in the struggles of the last several months. The other is my wife, whose praise I crave like the very air I breathe. So yeah, feeling a little [...] [...] good friend who has heard me talk at length about my journey to here and has stood beside me in the struggles of the last several months. The other is my wife, whose praise I crave like the very air I breathe. So yeah, feeling a little [...]

]]> By: One of your biggest fans! http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-25 One of your biggest fans! Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:30:35 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-25 Ah adversity! It can cause you to shrink and hide under the covers or it can cause you to pull yourself up and march on with a vengance. Having lived and been blessed in this life for so many years I have ridden the waves of adversity with the temptation of pulling up those covers but understanding that the Lord allowed that particular "season" in my life and it is for my benefit ( If I take the mindset to see it that way of course). What adversity has stormed through my life? Many I assure you (it comes with age) but one in particular rocked my world to the core and changed the lives of so many. I won't go in to detail but I'm sure this will speak to your heart, Brandon, because you and your baby sis walked the road with me. Did I want to hide under the covers because facing the world was just too difficult? You betcha! BUT did I? You bet not! The evil one tried desperately to keep his talons in me, to bring me down, to turn my back on my creator but my stubborn nature (the fighter that I am) spurred me on. Oh I have many scars from the struggle, some that are not visible to the human eye, but believe me they are there. But through that HUGE life changing "adversity" that sat on my doorstep, I came out on the other side of that journey a much stronger, committed believer. God molded me, smoothed out those edges, put salve on the wounds, did surgery on my scars and presented me anew. WOW! What a ride, painful and bumpy as it was. I'm so thankful, so VERY thankful that our Lord carried me through that adversity. He allows struggles to come across my path because HE has such great plans for my life, for your life, for your sisters life! And OH MY GOSH what a blessing it is to watch you both grow in the grace, faith and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ! "For we know that in ALL things God works for good for those who LOVE him, who have been called according to his purpose". See that's the key - HIS purpose, not our's. We can't truly understand his purpose but we sure can rely on the fact that he has one!!! So continue to be that mightly warrior for God. Look that adversity in the face and know that our heavenly Father has something truly spectacular in store for you on the other side of every adversity. Follow your passion because when our Creator made you he planted that passion in you for his glory!!! Continue to let HIS artwork shine on the canvas of your life! Ah adversity! It can cause you to shrink and hide under the covers or it can cause you to pull yourself up and march on with a vengance. Having lived and been blessed in this life for so many years I have ridden the waves of adversity with the temptation of pulling up those covers but understanding that the Lord allowed that particular “season” in my life and it is for my benefit ( If I take the mindset to see it that way of course). What adversity has stormed through my life? Many I assure you (it comes with age) but one in particular rocked my world to the core and changed the lives of so many. I won’t go in to detail but I’m sure this will speak to your heart, Brandon, because you and your baby sis walked the road with me. Did I want to hide under the covers because facing the world was just too difficult? You betcha! BUT did I? You bet not! The evil one tried desperately to keep his talons in me, to bring me down, to turn my back on my creator but my stubborn nature (the fighter that I am) spurred me on. Oh I have many scars from the struggle, some that are not visible to the human eye, but believe me they are there. But through that HUGE life changing “adversity” that sat on my doorstep, I came out on the other side of that journey a much stronger, committed believer. God molded me, smoothed out those edges, put salve on the wounds, did surgery on my scars and presented me anew. WOW! What a ride, painful and bumpy as it was. I’m so thankful, so VERY thankful that our Lord carried me through that adversity. He allows struggles to come across my path because HE has such great plans for my life, for your life, for your sisters life! And OH MY GOSH what a blessing it is to watch you both grow in the grace, faith and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ! “For we know that in ALL things God works for good for those who LOVE him, who have been called according to his purpose”. See that’s the key – HIS purpose, not our’s. We can’t truly understand his purpose but we sure can rely on the fact that he has one!!! So continue to be that mightly warrior for God. Look that adversity in the face and know that our heavenly Father has something truly spectacular in store for you on the other side of every adversity. Follow your passion because when our Creator made you he planted that passion in you for his glory!!! Continue to let HIS artwork shine on the canvas of your life!

]]> By: Brandon Satrom http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Brandon Satrom Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:51:42 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-16 Heather, Thanks, I do like Toad. Always good music. And thanks for the encouragement. I'm at the tail end of the ordeal, and I am really ready for contacts again! Heather,

Thanks, I do like Toad. Always good music.

And thanks for the encouragement. I’m at the tail end of the ordeal, and I am really ready for contacts again!

]]> By: Heather http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Heather Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:55:53 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-15 Before I forget, Toad the Wet Sprocket--good choice. I applaud the working through adversity. God never promised us things would be easy or comfortable. In fact, I'm pretty sure He pointed us to the opposite. We should expect it because that's what Christ dealt with. I hope your eye continues to heal--I'm a baby when it comes to eye stuff. Last year, I had a problem with my left eye. It scared the beejeebies out of me! Before I forget, Toad the Wet Sprocket–good choice.
I applaud the working through adversity. God never promised us things would be easy or comfortable. In fact, I’m pretty sure He pointed us to the opposite. We should expect it because that’s what Christ dealt with.
I hope your eye continues to heal–I’m a baby when it comes to eye stuff. Last year, I had a problem with my left eye. It scared the beejeebies out of me!

]]> By: Brandon Satrom http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Brandon Satrom Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:53:32 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-12 Chuck, I give you as loud of an "Amen!" as I can muster! Thank you for taking the time to share your heart and the Truth that moved you from day to day. I know all of the things you shared are true because I see them in you each and every day. I appreciate your words of encouragement and your transparency. Know that I stand with you as you do with me! And thanks for sending others my way as well! I appreciate that you feel I have something worthwhile to say :) Jay and dirk, Thank you both for taking the time to read and share your words of encouragement! I look forward to dialogging with you both more in the future. God bless you both! - Brandon Chuck,

I give you as loud of an “Amen!” as I can muster! Thank you for taking the time to share your heart and the Truth that moved you from day to day. I know all of the things you shared are true because I see them in you each and every day. I appreciate your words of encouragement and your transparency. Know that I stand with you as you do with me! And thanks for sending others my way as well! I appreciate that you feel I have something worthwhile to say :)

Jay and dirk,

Thank you both for taking the time to read and share your words of encouragement! I look forward to dialogging with you both more in the future. God bless you both!

- Brandon

]]> By: dirk http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-11 dirk Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:48:48 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-11 I am another friend redirected by CB. This is where the Lord's sovereignty means so much to me. There is nothing outside of his control that touches me or the ones I love. I may not ever know why he does what he does, but I do not doubt his love for me and so I will praise him whatever comes. I am another friend redirected by CB.

This is where the Lord’s sovereignty means so much to me. There is nothing outside of his control that touches me or the ones I love. I may not ever know why he does what he does, but I do not doubt his love for me and so I will praise him whatever comes.

]]> By: Jay Cookingham http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Jay Cookingham Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:30:37 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2008/01/03/adversity-will-come/#comment-10 Brandon, I strolled by your blog by the suggestion of a mutual friend...Chuck B! I'm glad I did...the world of fear is no place to live and your words above bring that point to light. Keep fighting my brother and God Bless! Jay Cookingham (www.strategicfathering.com) Brandon,

I strolled by your blog by the suggestion of a mutual friend…Chuck B! I’m glad I did…the world of fear is no place to live and your words above bring that point to light. Keep fighting my brother and God Bless!
Jay Cookingham (www.strategicfathering.com)

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