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"Are you feeling stretched to your limits and wish those limits weren't there at all Bestselling author Sara Hagerty asks: ""What if your greatest weaknesses--the areas of your life you resent the most, the places where you feel the most overextended and unfulfilled--are your doorway to rich intimacy with God What if your limitations were, in fact, your greatest gift"" It's all too much. Too much laundry and too many bills. Too many appointments, meetings, and open tabs on our browser. Yet in the midst of so much, we feel deprived. Limited. We make another family dinner while shelving our passion for art. We tend our tiny patch of grass while envying the time our neighbor has to garden. We go to bed exhausted, too tired to enjoy a few minutes with our own thoughts. As a writer, speaker, and mother of seven, Sara Hagerty knows what limitations feel like. Yet she has also seen how the boundaries of our life circumstances can bring about growth and satisfaction we'd never experience otherwise. With the poetic voice, gentle validation, and deep spiritual insights that have made Sara's books so popular, The Gift of Limitations explores how to: Name the limitations that haunt us and how we have unknowingly given them power Open our eyes to what God can do with the weaknesses we resent Discover what God's Word says about living within our limitations Understand what embracing our limits looks like in everyday life Recognize when we are pushing ourselves too far Understand how God sees weakness and how He has used it in the lives of great believers Dream again while remaining tethered to God's best story for us Release the shame and frustration of our weaknesses   In The Gift of Limitations, you will learn to see the beauty and peace God provides in the midst of our life circumstances--and the deep spiritual growth we can experience through the limitations that we once thought held us back."

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'God has a purpose in our limits.' As a woman called to share the gospel in the 'get better, faster, and stronger' world of health and fitness, I wish someone had taught me this kind of head-scratching, wonderful truth. My aging body wishes it knew then, when it was younger, what Sara is teaching us now. In this book, Sara does what she does best: give us cause to see a limitless God and His wonderous ways while feeling normal when constrained by endless piles of laundry, missing socks, and lost dreams. By the time your fingers turn the last page, you will know God's kindness in what appears to be weak and out of reach. Alisa Keeton, founder, Revelation Wellness; bestselling author, The Body 'This will be a balm to Christians who feel overextended.' Publisher's Weekly After reading part 1 of Sara's book I sat and wept. Finally--words to feelings that I have not been able to describe. This book has been healing, eye opening, and such a blessing to my life. We all need to read this book. Alexa PenaVega, actress; author; producer Even before I read the first word of this book, I began recommending it, because I know Sara. Her vocabulary reminds me of my mentor and hero, Elisabeth Elliot, who also used the words surrender, loss, and gift. Like her, Sara has walked through deep waters and, by not rushing ahead, has discovered more of God in the murky darkness. This book is an invitation to live in the messiness of losses and to find there the surprising joy of Immanuel, God with you, giving you gifts in your limitations. Like Sara, this book is a rich, deep well. Be fed. Be nourished. Barbara Rainey, author; artist; mom to six; 'Mimi' to twenty-seven I couldn't put this book down. I found myself squeezing in a chapter or a page as often as I could throughout my days, feeling as though it were water in a desert, feeling my heart rate slow and my mind rest and my soul become renewed. Sara beautifully reflects God's heart throughout these pages, calling us to come, to be curious, to be gentle with ourselves as we learn to settle into God's pace and His goodness in our lives, no matter our story or pains. This is a must-read for any believer. Alyssa Bethke, author, Satisfied and When Doing It All Is Undoing You If you find yourself wishing things were like they used to be, longing for what could have been, or hoping for a change in what lies ahead, Sara's is the voice you need. She puts words to the inner cry of a burdened heart, articulating what we all know but can't accept: we are limited, and we wish we weren't. This book will lift your eyes to the goodness of the boundaries we didn't choose and show you how to live fully behind your fences. Phylicia Masonheimer, founder and CEO, Every Woman a Theologian Sarah has the rare gift of sharing, with brutal honesty, her own struggles while leading us gently into both the mystery and the surprising joy that limitations can bring into our lives. Her book brought me into a new place of resting in God's arms. I treasured every word. Susan Alexander Yates, speaker; blogger; bestselling author, Risky Faith, The One Devotional, and Cousin Camp This book cracked my soul wide open and gave words to the unnamed but ever-present longings of my heart in this season. This book is for the dreamers, the fixers, the goal setters. This one is for the ever-hopeful and the cynic alike. This one is for all of us who are longing for a deeper look at His face and His heart. Sara gently asks the prodding questions that my heart needed to be drawn closer to Him. She is a wise guide on our journey deeper into His heart. Katie Davis Majors, bestselling author; founder, Amazima Ministries This book is a lyrical masterpiece. Every paragraph reads like a poem, captivating in its truth and beauty. So many books tell us we can do more and be more; Sara suggests spiritual health may be found when we accept less and perhaps even do less. Rather than seeing our limitations as something to overcome, she eloquently makes the case that our limitations aren't just gifts from God but a reflection of God in the flesh. Beautiful. Gary Thomas, teaching pastor, Cherry Hills Community Church, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; author, Sacred Marriage, Cherish, Sacred Pathways, and Thirsting for God Through masterful storytelling, Sara helps us see how a limitation is actually an invitation to experience God's presence and provision in a profound way. After reading this beautiful book, you will no longer see the constraints in your life as things that grievously hold you back but rather as gifts that graciously hold you within the boundary lines of God's best for you. Sara shows us it is truly possible to embrace our limitations and live freely and fully in God's love within them. Jeannie Cunnion, bestselling author, Mom Set Free and Don't Miss Out What would it look like to believe--truly believe--that the boundary lines of your life have fallen in pleasant places? With the wisdom of a seasoned tour guide and the empathy of a trusted friend, Sara Hagerty takes us by the hand and shows us how to exchange our thoughts and ideals for God's so that, instead of being a burden, our limitations become a wonder--a wonder-full part of our stories. Sara is one of the most gifted writers of our day, and this is the transformational book your soul has been longing to read. Jodie Berndt, bestselling author, Praying the Scriptures series With a deft and discerning hand, Sara Hagerty uses beautiful prose to paint for us the landscape of our lives. Which of us can honestly say that our days are not filled with stuff we would never choose for ourselves? And yet Sara gently helps us view life's roadblocks, setbacks, heartbreaks, and hardships--our limitations--from the divine perspective. No matter your challenges or season of life, I believe you'll find new hope and genuine encouragement throughout this book. It certainly deeply impacted me. Lisa Jacobson, founder, Club31Women Written with vulnerable honesty and hard-won wisdom, Sara Hagerty's beautiful book unpacks the hopeful reality that our hearts can rest, and even come alive, within the boundaries around them. Sara unpacks the uncomfortable truth that all of us have limitations, and it is within them that we are invited to come to God honestly and there flourish in his love. I love this book and am so deeply encouraged by what it unveils. Stasi Eldredge, bestselling author, Captivating

'God has a purpose in our limits.' As a woman called to share the gospel in the 'get better, faster, and stronger' world of health and fitness, I wish someone had taught me this kind of head-scratching, wonderful truth. My aging body wishes it knew then, when it was younger, what Sara is teaching us now. In this book, Sara does what she does best: give us cause to see a limitless God and His wonderous ways while feeling normal when constrained by endless piles of laundry, missing socks, and lost dreams. By the time your fingers turn the last page, you will know God's kindness in what appears to be weak and out of reach. Alisa Keeton, founder, Revelation Wellness; bestselling author, The Body After reading part 1 of Sara's book I sat and wept. Finally--words to feelings that I have not been able to describe. This book has been healing, eye opening, and such a blessing to my life. We all need to read this book. Alexa PenaVega, actress; author; producer Even before I read the first word of this book, I began recommending it, because I know Sara. Her vocabulary reminds me of my mentor and hero, Elisabeth Elliot, who also used the words surrender, loss, and gift. Like her, Sara has walked through deep waters and, by not rushing ahead, has discovered more of God in the murky darkness. This book is an invitation to live in the messiness of losses and to find there the surprising joy of Immanuel, God with you, giving you gifts in your limitations. Like Sara, this book is a rich, deep well. Be fed. Be nourished. Barbara Rainey, author; artist; mom to six; 'Mimi' to twenty-seven I couldn't put this book down. I found myself squeezing in a chapter or a page as often as I could throughout my days, feeling as though it were water in a desert, feeling my heart rate slow and my mind rest and my soul become renewed. Sara beautifully reflects God's heart throughout these pages, calling us to come, to be curious, to be gentle with ourselves as we learn to settle into God's pace and His goodness in our lives, no matter our story or pains. This is a must-read for any believer. Alyssa Bethke, author, Satisfied and When Doing It All Is Undoing You If you find yourself wishing things were like they used to be, longing for what could have been, or hoping for a change in what lies ahead, Sara's is the voice you need. She puts words to the inner cry of a burdened heart, articulating what we all know but can't accept: we are limited, and we wish we weren't. This book will lift your eyes to the goodness of the boundaries we didn't choose and show you how to live fully behind your fences. Phylicia Masonheimer, founder and CEO, Every Woman a Theologian Sarah has the rare gift of sharing, with brutal honesty, her own struggles while leading us gently into both the mystery and the surprising joy that limitations can bring into our lives. Her book brought me into a new place of resting in God's arms. I treasured every word. Susan Alexander Yates, speaker; blogger; bestselling author, Risky Faith, The One Devotional, and Cousin Camp This book cracked my soul wide open and gave words to the unnamed but ever-present longings of my heart in this season. This book is for the dreamers, the fixers, the goal setters. This one is for the ever-hopeful and the cynic alike. This one is for all of us who are longing for a deeper look at His face and His heart. Sara gently asks the prodding questions that my heart needed to be drawn closer to Him. She is a wise guide on our journey deeper into His heart. Katie Davis Majors, bestselling author; founder, Amazima Ministries This book is a lyrical masterpiece. Every paragraph reads like a poem, captivating in its truth and beauty. So many books tell us we can do more and be more; Sara suggests spiritual health may be found when we accept less and perhaps even do less. Rather than seeing our limitations as something to overcome, she eloquently makes the case that our limitations aren't just gifts from God but a reflection of God in the flesh. Beautiful. Gary Thomas, teaching pastor, Cherry Hills Community Church, Highlands Ranch, Colorado; author, Sacred Marriage, Cherish, Sacred Pathways, and Thirsting for God Through masterful storytelling, Sara helps us see how a limitation is actually an invitation to experience God's presence and provision in a profound way. After reading this beautiful book, you will no longer see the constraints in your life as things that grievously hold you back but rather as gifts that graciously hold you within the boundary lines of God's best for you. Sara shows us it is truly possible to embrace our limitations and live freely and fully in God's love within them. Jeannie Cunnion, bestselling author, Mom Set Free and Don't Miss Out What would it look like to believe--truly believe--that the boundary lines of your life have fallen in pleasant places? With the wisdom of a seasoned tour guide and the empathy of a trusted friend, Sara Hagerty takes us by the hand and shows us how to exchange our thoughts and ideals for God's so that, instead of being a burden, our limitations become a wonder--a wonder-full part of our stories. Sara is one of the most gifted writers of our day, and this is the transformational book your soul has been longing to read. Jodie Berndt, bestselling author, Praying the Scriptures series With a deft and discerning hand, Sara Hagerty uses beautiful prose to paint for us the landscape of our lives. Which of us can honestly say that our days are not filled with stuff we would never choose for ourselves? And yet Sara gently helps us view life's roadblocks, setbacks, heartbreaks, and hardships--our limitations--from the divine perspective. No matter your challenges or season of life, I believe you'll find new hope and genuine encouragement throughout this book. It certainly deeply impacted me. Lisa Jacobson, founder, Club31Women Written with vulnerable honesty and hard-won wisdom, Sara Hagerty's beautiful book unpacks the hopeful reality that our hearts can rest, and even come alive, within the boundaries around them. Sara unpacks the uncomfortable truth that all of us have limitations, and it is within them that we are invited to come to God honestly and there flourish in his love. I love this book and am so deeply encouraged by what it unveils. Stasi Eldredge, bestselling author, Captivating

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Sara Hagerty is a lover of God, a wife to Nate, and a mother of six - four adopted from Africa and two through miracle pregnancies. She's also a bestselling author and speaker. As a lifelong admirer of words, Sara has experienced their power to revive. Raw words written in tearful honesty and shared with her readers. Words whispered in hidden places as conversation with God and worship to Him. Today Sara's words offer God's hope to readers facing unexpected life circumstances. You can follow her on Instagram @sarahagertywrites.

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