Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait patiently.
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait patiently.
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When I got home from work, I was all set to write
a devotion about the beauty of the changing seasons. I opened my computer and
prepared to search for a scripture. I popped open Google Chrome to get to Bible
Gateway and lo and behold, I had no signal. No wi-fi, no anything. I tried
reconnecting and rebooting. Nothing. Let me say this, I thought about taking a
walk before I settled in with the laptop. I probably should have but I saw a
window of quiet time where I could get a little bit of writing done. I wanted
to write and post this devotion and a book review that's due tomorrow. Instead
I called the cable company, who couldn't help me over the phone, and scheduled
an appointment with them for Saturday morning.
Two things in this world try my patience more than
anything else, a car problem or a technology issue. I like my laptop, I have
access to so much through the internet. But, when the connection doesn't work,
I'm frustrated. I enjoy posting on my blog and on Facebook. I like being
connected to friends and family. What I don't like is trying to be patient when
my resources stop working. But I've learned from a young age that one of the
fruits I'm supposed to produce as a follower of Jesus is patience. At times I
struggle. Yet, I still try. For now I'm going to close the lid on my laptop, enjoy
the beautiful weather and work on my patience. Praise God for his patience with
me.
What tries your patience? I shared mine :)