I guess this has been my week to learn lessons through many of todays conveniences. It started out Sunday when I was wanting to print out something for the mission team meeting I had to lead. My printer stopped working because of a paper jam that I could not find. I chose to walk away instead of tearing it apart trying to find that piece of paper. I decided that the meeting could go on without the printout and it wasnt worth tearing the computer up or making us all late because I got the whole family involved in trying to take the printer apart. Then on Tuesday our brand new MiFi (internet for those of us who live in the boonies) would not even turn on. We just got this new device on Saturday. Again, I wanted to tear it apart (I am just being honest-my natural response is to get upset and start doing things in frustration) However, unleashing my anger in these situations has never been productive, but practicing PATIENCE is not my first internal ooey gooey feeling. Goodness its so hard to not give into feelings, but it is possible. Then on Thursday our Microwave stopped working. By now, God has my full attention. It may seem silly to think that He is using all these silly modern day conveniences to teach me lessons, but I believe that every situation I find myself in gives me an opportunity to grow in His character and not feed the flesh. So, James fixed the printer on Monday, I patiently called Verizon (in the past I have taken things out on the poor customer service person-go figure!) and she helped me figure out how to fix the MiFi (I even enjoyed the conversation with the lady and we ended up laughing), and last night before I went to bed I remembered where I put the receipt for the microwave and found all the paperwork for the 2 year replacement plan. (the microwave is only a year old). Not that anyone really cares about all these silly details and if you read all of this to the end you are more patient than I am. HA! I guess I just wanted to look at my week in full because I have complained about each one of these inconveniences on FB as they have happened. In the end they are all working out and I didnt break anything or call anyone any names. YAY God. Thank you for doing what you have promised to do when we turn to you and ask for help. Everything in me wanted to react in anger. I am not a naturally patient person. I do not have the Steady personality. I married a Steady (thank God), but still I cant even depend on him to be steady for me because in the heat of the situation, I still make my own choices. WOW! Thank you God for reminding me that I dont have to act like myself that I have been made NEW in you. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Now, onto whatever todays test may be......Lord, help me to remember you are with me and that your power will help me overcome my natural desire to be impatient.
Posted on: Fri, 23 May 2014 12:15:42 +0000
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