I got home today and tried to get online to tie a few loose ends up from work and behold my phone was dead and consequently my DSL was down. I had told my boss I would be working on Friday to catch up so I lost my joy for a brief moment. As believers, we must show that we can be trusted. Our word must be our bond. I proceeded immediately AT&T before it became too late in the day and got the usual run around.
I never believed that those automated systems can be very challenging - until today! After talking to various machines for what seemed like eternity, I finally got a human being who was not very helpful but promised to send me an employee survey in the mail to let her boss know how well she was doing! After speaking to another guy who practically hung on me because he had better things to do, I got a nice man who I believed sensed the agony in my voice. I finally made an appointment to have a technician come out on Friday but I was discouraged that it could not be sorted out any sooner. I was also very puzzled that everything worked fine in the morning before I left for work but had suddenly stopped working by the time I returned in the early afternoon. I put two and two together and felt some work must have been done in the area that goofed up my phone line. I left it to God, afterall getting frustrated and agitated served no useful purpose so I carried on with other chores that I had planned for the day.
A couple of hours later as I was driving to the store I saw the AT&T van next to the big box and decided to talk to him. He told me he was there to fix my phone. I couldn’t believe it. God works very quickly sometime. One minute I was distressed and handing the situation over to him and the next minute AT&T shows up even though my appointment to get things resolved was not until Friday. I believe God wanted to help maintain my integrity on my job as I had said I will work for a few hours on Friday. I was very grateful to the man and as soon as I got home and did the usual checks, I was up and running once again.
When I feel down and discouraged, God’s word and the presence of the Holy Spirit comforts me greatly. I remember thinking that in the worst case scenario I will have to go into the office with my daughters on Friday. When I am distressed, I have now developed a habit to look at the positive side of things; the wonderful things that God has already done. Here are some of the verses that give me strength, they will strengthen you too and give you courage – if you believe:
Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands – Psalm 119:6
The Lord protects the simple hearted; when I was in great need, he saved me – Psalm 116:6
When I am afraid, I will trust in you – Psalm 56:3
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9
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