I vividly remember when my old laptop computer broke...for good. I'd had it for almost five years and I was pretty attached to it. Although the power chord kept slipping out of the the side of the computer because it was so warped, I didn't let that stop me from finding ways to rig it. I twisted the chord every way I could, because the laptop battery was so bad, it would immediately die without being plugged in. Not to mention, my space bar was gone, but I had figured out how to tap right on top of that little small dot with precision. A few keys were missing too, but still, that didn't stop me from working with it.
I've always been that way ever since I can remember. I came from a large family and we had to make things work. So naturally, I became pretty handy and creative when it came to problem-solving. But with my old computer, eventually, I couldn't fix what was wrong with it. All my ingenuity, creative techniques and desperate attempts to save that laptop failed.
Dell finally conked out and died about a year ago.
RIP Dell 700M Inspiron.
You know what's sad? I still haven't gotten rid of that old thing yet. I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I took my Dell out of the closet about a week ago and tried to revive it to no avail.
I really need to let it go.
Funny thing is, I have another much bigger and more modern Dell laptop, but still, I miss my old one. Anyone that knows me very well will tell you, change isn't my favorite thing. It doesn't matter if something is worn out; if I can make it work, I will.
Worn but working, works for me.
You see, I find that, in life we have to develop a contentment with where we are. Now, that doesn't mean you should be complacent and never hold greater aspirations. Not at all. We each should strive to be all God calls us to be, but as we go through day-to-day life, we have to be willing to accept the challenges that face us and work through them.
Sometimes that takes creativity and a little bit of thinking outside the box, but you can do it. You just need to be a bit more flexible, open-minded and relaxed. No matter what situation you may be going through, don't fret. It's not the end of the world. Don't sweat the small stuff.
Instead, just thank God for what you do have going for you. Although it might seem like something is "on its last leg," that's alright... as long as it's working. It could be worse. So today, I want you to make a decision to be thankful right in the midst of your personal storm, no matter what it is.
Of course, you know that God is able to bring you out. But until He does, make up in your mind that you'll praise Him and be joyful in the meantime. No moping, complaining, or giving up... just praising and believing God to give you the strength and ability to come through this season in tact.
Even though I wasn't too thrilled when my old computer finally did give out on me, I do realize now that, I needed a new one. It was time to move on.
And your time to move on from where you are, will come also. In the meantime, trust God to give you the creativity and inner-fortitude you need to survive any season. Even when YOU get worn. By His power, you too, can keep on working.
By the way, the new issue of EEW Magazine that I and my team have been working so hard on for you, is finally live. Please read the new issue online today featuring PJ Morton (Son of Bishop Paul Morton) as he makes his case for singing about love. I think you'll enjoy the entitre issue at www.eewmagazine.com.
As always, thanks for reading and until next time... may you be empowered to prosper!
Dianna Hobbs
