This morning I’m fighting frustration.
I don’t like it when things change with my computer. You get one of those messages “Update and Restart”. I did and left the computer sitting on my tabletop and went about the rest of my day. This morning when I opened it up, things were gone!
I refuse to let it spoil my day but I know eventually I will have to search for the missing information or try to recreate it and that is never a welcomed task.
But this I do know, God never changes! Thank you Father.
“Jesus Christ never changes! He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 CEV
Every people throughout the Bible faced hardship and frustration. They faced physical enemies and divisive thoughts that warred against their faith and trust in God. But there has never been a time that Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has left us on our own.
“Jesus understands every weakness of ours, because he was tempted in every way that we are. But he did not sin! 16 So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved grace, and we will find help.” Hebrews 4:15-16 CEV
And although Jesus never had to deal with computer issues, He dealt with reprogramming the thoughts of the human heart on a daily basis.
“But Jesus told them: You are always making yourselves look good, but God sees what is in your heart. The things that most people think are important are worthless as far as God is concerned.” Luke 16:15 CEV
Jesus longed to see people become less self-sufficient and more God-dependent. More of Him and less of me.
“I love you, Lord God, and you make me strong. 2 You are my mighty rock, my fortress, my protector, the rock where I am safe, my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter…Your way is perfect, Lord, and your word is correct. You are a shield for those who run to you for help. 31 You alone are God! Only you are a mighty rock. 32 You give me strength and guide me right. 33 You make my feet run as fast as those of a deer, and you help me stand on the mountains.” Psalm 18:1,2, 30-33 CEV
God has made Himself unchangeable. He is forgiving before we ask to be forgiven, He is patient when we choose our own way and not His. He is always loving.
“Descendants of Jacob, I am the Lord All-Powerful, and I never change.” Malachi 3:6 CEV
Now back to the small matter of my computer, I refuse to let those changes disrupt my peace and spoil my day. Eventually, I will get back what I can’t access at the moment.
“God, you give true peace to people who depend on you, to those who trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 ERV
Major circumstances or small frustrations, I will trust my God who never changes to keep me in His perfect peace!