Computer Crashes and more

I am finally back online after the hard drive on my macbook pro crashed! I didn't think they were supposed to do that. Anyway, after a week and a half reloading applications and retrieving the files I did manage to salvage from the old drive, I am back up and running. I now know the significance of a data backup and you can be sure that I will be doing this on a regular basis now. Even as I type I am using the apple time-machine app.

Although, I was able to manage my life without the use of a computer for a week, I still had my iphone for a lifeline for email and some minor things. But, no bulletin. No website updates. No blog... you get the picture... I managed. And yet there was still a need for this tool to accomplish more than what I was able to do without it. I wanted it and needed it and couldn't wait to be back online.

"I wonder what my spiritual life would look like if I lived like I couldn't manage without Jesus."

I wonder what my spiritual life would look like if I lived like I couldn't manage without Jesus. I mean, I could survive... but my life wouldn't be all that it could be without Him. And, even though I call myself a Christian (a pastor even!) I often live in a self-survival type of mode. Sure I pray, sure I read the Bible, sure I go to church... but does my life reflect the absolute need for Him?

Jesus, through His Holy Spirit, gives me all that I need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). He gives me peace, wisdom, assurance, discipline, and strength just to name a few. All of this and I still try to manage things on my own. I am truly grateful that He doesn't give up on my antics, weakness, and ignorance. I'm grateful that He still give me that lifeline!

I want to live my life reflecting the reality that I can do nothing without Him. How about you?