Thank You

As is probably evident in my inconsistent blogging, I find it difficult at times to blog about my day-to-day walk.  My "daily bread" though nourishing, doesn't always seem like "something to write home about" so to speak.  But then there are times like today where I just HAVE to publicly say "Thank You, God"!

I am very busy working on an ongoing project and today I had some real trouble with it.  In the course of my work, I need to be able to record to my computer, and all of a sudden the system that had been working fine for months wasn't working!  I could see the signal digitally but it was NOT being recorded!  I spent hours seeking the cause, and now understand the system much better than before, but it STILL wasn't working.  

My first inclination at times like this is to get very frustrated.  I had so much work to get done and was just wasting time!  These days, however, VERY closely following that first thought is a prayer - "Father, what is the purpose in this? You've promised that all things work together for good (Rom 8:28). Is there something I'm missing that you want me to hear?  Should I be focusing my attention elsewhere at the moment?  Your will be done, Father!"

Often under such circumstances, I'm re-directed - and I guess I was for a short bit of time - but this project kept calling to me.  I spent more time trying to sort things out - to no avail.  Then I once again took to formal prayer: "Father, if I'm missing something you're trying to tell me, please help me hear your voice!  And if it is within your will, please help me quickly to be able to get back to work doing this recording."  

On my next attempt things were working again!!!  Thank you, God!  

There are times where under such circumstances I'm able to see profound reasons why things happened the way they did.  I can't say that I see that today, but I trust my Heavenly Father.  I don't know if at some future point I will be called upon to help someone else with these sorts of issues, or what other reasons might be.  But for now, I'm able to get back to work, and I am grateful!

Father, thank you for the reminder that you are in control.  Thank you for taking control in my life and keeping that fact in my mind and heart.  Thank you for miracles and progress.  Father, I know you can manipulate time and I ask that if it be your will, I will be able to accomplish the rest of my work much more quickly than usual to make up for the missed productivity earlier today.  Regardless, I trust you Father, and am so grateful for your guidance and direction in my life!