Sure Strength
No computer again.
This time, it is the mother board and processor and the thing isn't very old. It is still under warranty (it is 1 1/2 years old but the warranty is good for 3 years) but we haven't heard back from the company yet. I hope it is fixed soon because all my info, some passwords, and much more are all there.
Meanwhile, I am using my husband's old laptop and trying to be less whiny about it and to replace my complaining spirit with gratitude. I have my Bibles and am free to read all day and night long if I want to. That has nothing to do with computers, I know. It just came to me as I dwelled on all there is to be thanking the Lord for and I recalled Corrie Ten Boom's story of having to hide a small Bible to get it into a concentration camp with her.
My sister (waving;) told me yesterday of Scripture "for us" and I finally got some quiet time to read it this morning. Previously, I had highlighted, underlined and written notes all through some of the verses. I thought it was neat to realize how many times the Word of God can minister to us and in how many ways. As endless as His love for us. The scriptures were Isaiah 41-43. Here were some I had marked before this reading:
"Do not fear for I am with you;
Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, surely I will help you.
Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10
"For I am the LORD your God, Who upholds your right hand,
Who says to you, 'Do not fear, I will help you.' "
Isaiah 41:13
What beautiful words and reassurances. Finances tight? These truths sweep them up and take the worry of them away. Fears and "what if's" scraping at the door? These Words show where to turn. Problems, events, plans, challenges, trials and heartaches . . . cannot water down the beauty of a God Who takes the time to tell us .... He will help and He will uphold.
"Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold;
My chosen one in whom My soul delights.
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the nations.
He will not cry out or raise His voice,
Nor make His voice heard on the street.
A bruised reed He will not break,
And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish;
He will faithfully bring forth justice."
Isaiah 42:1-3
Takes care of any "not fair" feelings.
"I am the LORD, I have called you in righteousness,
I will also hold you by the hand and watch over you,
And I will appoint you as a covenant to the people."
Isaiah 42:6
The last sections with lines drawn under each sentence and the verse numbers circled in pen were:
Isaiah 43:1-5 and vs. 18-21 along with verses 25-26 and these are some of my favorites.
Over some, I wrote my son Brandon's name over them for coming out of his time in Afghanistan.
These words are strengthening and full of strong hope. Things we need today and everyday. . .
