This week has been a tough one..ha...and its only Tuesday. But, even though its been tough, there is one wonderful highlight!
Let me tell you..
For several months I've wanted a laptop. I'd save and then something would come up and I'd have to use that money for something else and so the, "laptop fund" never really happened. lol Through the months I had been praying and asking the Lord to give me one. I believe He will give whatever the need is and even the wants, just because He loves me and He loves to give.
Now, I really want a Macbook, but definitely don't have the money right now to buy one because I have to pay my tuition for ywam. Because of that, my eyes were slightly distracted at the idea of getting an Acer. Checking it out, seeing if it might be a possibility. It's nice looking and more affordable. So, I checked them out. But, I still knew it wasn't a possibility before ywam. Maybe several months after, with lots of saving.
The past 2 weeks I started asking the Lord more seriously. haha. Saying, "please, Lord, provide a laptop I need." Now, NEED is the keyword here. All I needed a laptop for, was to put pictures on, charge the good 'ol ipod, and then get on the internet. I know that the Lord heard my prayers and would answer in His time, but I didn't really think it would be before ywam departure.
Sunday afternoon i'm talking with some friends at church and they ask if I will have internet access where I will be. I say yes, I don't have a laptop, but there are computers and I'm sure everyone else and their brother will have a laptop. lol Later that evening I am checking my email, when I see something in my inbox titled, "Laptop?". I then proceed to click on the email and wonder what it's about. As I read this email I'm in complete shock and joy! The friends I had been talking with said they had an older laptop that was in good condition and wasn't being used and wanted to offer it to me for what it was worth. :o)
After I read that email I told my family, (who was sitting behind me in the living room) and then started weeping. I mean weeping. I couldn't help it. I was completely blown away by Gods Faithfulness. He actually gave me a laptop. Jesus actually gave ME a laptop!!! HOLY COW!!! The only way I could express myself was through tears. God reminded me with the little act of how big He is. Even though my request was not neccessarily a need, it was still a desire of my heart and He answered. He gave me something simple and sufficeint. Isn't He so good.
I've since picked up my laptop and yes, it is old. It's almost 10 years old, but it is in great condition. I love it. I love my gift from Jesus (and the people who were used by Him :)
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That is awesome! What a blessing :0) It's amazing how God works isn't it? Now you will be able to keep up easier on your blog while you are gone!
ReplyDeleteSo, the biggest loser - I didn't know/remember that you watched that show! Ohmygoodness, last night was something else. I don't think I have made it through an entire episode without crying at one point or another. Well, there was a contestant "Tracy" who was playing the game 100%, she didn't care about her words and she had zero integrety. Basically, she stepped all over anyone to get to stay on, when that meant that two deserving people had to go home. I really liked both teams that fell below the yellow line: red and orange. I knew Shay needed to stay, but I had grown fond of reds personalities. The way they sacrificed themselves and basically volunteered to leave so that Shay could stay was a perfect example of Christ's sacrifice for us. Wow, I was BAWLING!!! Come to find out, one of the red team members (I don't remember his name) is a Youth Pastor! I love the biggest loser, man is it inspirational!