It's time for Faith

When I woke up this morning, I saw that there was an iTunes update for my computer. Naturally, I installed the update but was shocked with what occurred once it applied to the system. The iMac began playing the Leopard 'Welcome' video. You know- the same one which plays once you set up OS X for the first time. And then... black screen. No mouse, keyboard shortcuts, Nada. This was before heading off to work, so I couldn't troubleshoot it until later this afternoon. I was worried. Not insanely worried, but bothered by the possibility that my beloved Macintosh could have an issue.

Yesterday we received a call from the car dealership to which we'd turned in our vehicle for some repairs. They had our car apart and we had their loaner car- we were married to the process, but didn't know what to expect. We had a warranty (extended) and had hoped the three things we wanted repaired would be covered. Alas, the call from our friendly maintenance man articulated the fact that our 'power train' warranty didn't actually cover ANY of the items we needed repaired. A couple of the items were safety related, so what were we to do? It was a lot more than we could afford, but we need our car back- and in proper running condition. More worry and anxiety, maxed out credit cards and bondage...

It seems like things are starting to go wrong all around us and are railing against our finances and our confidence. We need to remember to cast our care on Him; to ask him for help and have faith that He will come through and help us in our time of need. It's time to 'walk the walk' and build beliefs on bedrock, instead of getting swept away in the torrents of this life. I seemingly lose my way when things get rough and I am hoping to share with you in the coming days, how the Lord has delivered us from this turmoil. If I look back in my life, I see many examples of his intervention. Sometimes it's easy to lose sight of this fact.

Matthew 7:24-27 (New International Version)

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

Philippians 4:6 (New International Version)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Psalm 55:22 (New International Version)

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

Matthew 16:8-10 (New International Version)

Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked, "You of little faith, why are you talking among yourselves about having no bread? Do you still not understand? Don't you remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?

Good Night