The day after I posted about all our frustrating problems, our computer crashed. Crashed as in went blank and wouldn't even start up. We couldn't get to any of our files or programs or anything. Eight LONG days later we finally are back up and running. We were eventually able to get in, save all the files we cared about, and then completley format the computer and start over-- reinstalling everything.
I didn't realize how much we depended on our computer for everything until suddenly we didn't have it. Frustrating to say the least.
But last night Adam and I were reading our scriptures together and we came across a verse that stuck out to us. Paul (we're in the New Testament, Acts) is speaking to the elders of the church about the hardships he's endured since coming to that land. The part that stuck out was this verse:
24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24)
We loved how Paul said, "None of these things move me." Wow. What great power he had. No matter what hard things came his way, he didn't move or stray from the course, he stayed strong. We got into a wonderful discussion about our trials recently and whether or not they had moved us and if so in what direction (closer to God or further away). It humbled me and made me want to recommit to enduring things better and not complain so much. If we didn't have rough times we would probably forget to keep turning to God and remembering to depend on Him and that He really is the one responsible for all good things that happen in our lives.
So I'm going forward today with a stronger desire to be more humble and recognize God's hand. He really helped us through each situation these past couple weeks and all of them turned out so much better than they could have. I am grateful.
I am also grateful to so many good friends who buoy me up when I feel down. Thank you for all your comments and support. It really made me feel better. How in the world did we get so blessed?
P.S. Now that the computer's working again I'll post what we've been up to for the last little while. We had a WONDERFUL first anniversary-- thanks to all who remembered!
i've been dying to hear about your anniversary and i'm sorry i haven't called.
ReplyDeleteand thanks for words of inspiration. oh how i love my sweet steph. here are a few words of inspiration back atcha: it's our life, our year, our month, our day-- even on pouring rainy days. some people look for silver linings. you? you take the whole cloud on-- and drive right through it. may you always drive through clouds and always be so blessed. your bff, ljM!