“So those who rely on faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.” Galatians 3:9 (NIV)
I entered the kitchen, returning from a trek to the library.
“How was it,” asked my husband, referring to my three-hour writing slot.
“Just awful,” I answered, tears threatening, voice cracking. I fought to compose myself.
“What happened?” he asked, crossing the room.
“I made lots of progress on my work, then I went to save it. The Wi-Fi wasn’t working at the library and I don’t think my computer saved all those changes to my OneDrive.” I sank into a chair in defeat.
“Bring me your computer,” he said gently, “I’ll see what I can do.”
Handing over my laptop, I slowly shook my head; “it’s no use, it’s not there. I have no idea what happened but it didn’t save,” I said as I recalled frantically trying to salvage my work.
A few minutes later he showed me the screen, it was all there! My computer had saved the changes and would upload those files the next time it reconnected to the internet.
I had really thought all the hours of editing were down the tubes. You know what my problem is? I’m just not techy. I seem to be missing that gene which makes operating electronics intuitive. It just doesn’t make sense to me.
Ever feel that way about Scripture? We think we know what it says, how life in Christ should work, and then, BAM. Something throws us off course. We don’t know as much as we thought.
Maybe we find a passage that doesn’t make sense. Maybe it goes against all other knowns. Maybe it goes against everything else we’ve experienced. This can’t be right, we think.
And yet, it is.
How can we combat those feelings of frustration? How can we become confident and not fearful as we navigate life?
When I’m unfamiliar with technology it rarely works instinctively. Taking steps in faith can also feel counter-intuitive to what we’re used to doing.
But when I practice walking with God, read Scripture, and continually listen for His voice instead of my own, I learn more of the habits which will lead me closer to Him, help me understand Him, and help me learn who He is and what He expects of me.
And unlike technology, His connection never goes down!
Reflections:
What practices help me to learn more about God and His expectations?
What new habits can I implement to further my growth?
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for always loving me and never giving up on me. Abraham is recorded as a great man of faith; yet he was human just like me. He needed to live many years with You to build such a faith. Please encourage me to stay the course, to build a faith like that. Thank You for Your great love and for never giving up on me, even when I make mistakes, In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I have always really liked the story of Abraham I think there are so many elements in it that so many of us can learn from and understand.
Shows how God’s faithfulness is just extraordinary as Abraham makes mistake after mistake. And yet there is a molding process were he becomes a better and better father, husband, and in general devoted to all of humanity outside of himself.
It’s a great journey 🙂
Yes, what an example of God’s grace! Thanks for your comment!
What a great anecdote. Your post brought this Scripture to mind:
Psalm 25
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Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths.
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Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
Thank you Terri! Yes, those go perfectly.
What a great reminder we are not alone, we can confidently have hope in our Lord, just as David did.
Thanks for your comment!