On Saturday night, January 11, 2014, my life made a sudden turn for the worst. This had nothing to do with my health nor the death of a loved one or my purse stolen. I was now out of control. My computer crashed. I didn’t backup data and I lost thirteen chapters of a book that I was about to edit. I also lost two videos that were really good.
When I got the warning that I would lose data if I logged off. Losing data made me feel devastated. My computer did not have a battery so I had no choice but to unplug the cord. However, I was still hoping that someone will restore those files. However, I was still hoping that those files would be saved. When I got to a computer specialist, my hard drive was no longer operating and he had to replace it. I did not head my daughter’s warning many years ago to buy a computer but I had no choice.I took a week and a half to learn the features but I am truly happy with my computer.
I will never be able to retrieve those thirteen chapters that I lost, but I learned in the process that you cannot hold on to old things or old ways. Old things and old ways weigh you down and disappoint you. When you invest in yourself by purchasing or involving yourself in new things and laying down the old, God gives you a chance to look at life differently. God wanted me to have updated equipment that I could rely on. I also learned the discipline of backing up often. I emerged as a new person with a new vision and hope despite my loss.
I don’t know what your situation is. Maybe, you have allowed a lingering relationship to stand in your way of progress, that un-forgiveness toward a family member to rob you of your joy or that procrastination that is hindering you from trying new things. Whatever you are struggling with, you have hope for the future because Jesus is the key to helping you deal with those life-issues that seem so overwhelming. Accept and trust Him today. He promises to be with you when the storm is raging in your life. You need not feel alone for He is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:5).
Joan M. Blake
Speaker/Mentor
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