Rice and Prayer - The saving grace of my laptop
My experiences this past few weeks has inspired me to use Faith as the topic for today.
A week ago, I was working against better judgement on my bed with my laptop. My daughter brought me some water to take my medication and I decided to balance the rest on my bed to drink a little later. Needless to say, I was so focused on my work that I forgot about the unbalanced glass of water on my bed and knocked it over. I quickly dried off my laptop not knowing the water went through my on switch and USB portal and continued working without a problem, well so I thought. The next morning, as I switched my laptop on I realized that I could have water damage because it was unresponsive even after being charged throughout the night. I was frantic as I have two projects due and a math final in the next two weeks. I could not believe my luck because the past few months everything that could go wrong did.
I decided this is not going to happen to me again so I started to pray, complaining. Being 4 in the morning I had to wait till a decent time to call on my boys for advice. They nearly folded double with laughter because I did not know that if any technology gets wet you need to open it up and put it in rice as it absorbs the water. I soaked my laptop in rice with a desperate belief that this will do the trick. My dilemma was that in my country, they send the laptops to the manufacturer to repair and that can take between 2-6 weeks which I did not have. Having faith that it will work again I tried to switch my laptop on every day without joy. Contemplating whether or not I needed to buy a new one I gave it one more try on the 4th day, to my surprise it went on.
Moral of the story is that we should have faith and pray even for the small things in life.
I love this quote as I have experienced this in my life way too often. I prayed for nearly 9 years and it seems like the time is still not ready for this prayer of mine to be answered and yet I have faith that all happens when the time is right, it gives peace of mind knowing this.
We all have times in our lives where we become fearful of that which we have to face but we should always remind ourselves from whom it comes, this will help you turn that fear into hope, knowing that if you practice faith all will be well.
When I was facing challenges during my divorce, I had a very wise lady telling me that I must keep the Faith as this too shall pass. Those few words I needed to hear that day as it gave me hope and motivated me to go on with a smile not being fearful.
Not even being Catholic, Mother Theresa always stood out to me because she had so much love, wisdom and charity in her little body, always going about influencing the world for good. I hope that I will play my little part and bring about change to those I come in contact with.
The best advice I ever got: If you cannot change something, relax and let go, have faith that whatever needs to happen will happen. When you let go you will find peace and acceptance.
Sometimes all we need is to take that leap of faith!!
I wasn't raised in normal circumstances, so my I've taught myself to have a strong grasp on my faith.
Life gives us challenges to make us strong and to help us grow. I know quite a few young people that have more wisdom than the older ones, due to what they had to go through. Thank you for sharing this trave160. Always keep your faith no matter what. With a positive outlook on life and hard work, it will become better.
Gud for you
Every thing is about faith in this life, and we should accept
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We all have moments in ours lives that completely upset our daily activities. Some come out of nowhere, producing fear, panic, stress. I guess it is given to us, so that we take a moment to realize, that we all need to learn from each challenge and grow. It also teaches us that, if we have faith, things will eventually work out. I've been through similar events like yours, in fact many times, but despite the emotional turmoil it caused, I eventually either found a way to work it out or accepted the setback. I think it helped me to be more grounded as I grew older. These life challenges have given me wisdom to help others, which is probably my life goal of finding happiness and inner peace. That is why I post articles that are far and few between and subjects that give either joy or peace. I had sensed something was wrong when you didn't post so that is why I worried. I'm so glad that you were able to find the way to restore your computer. Lesson to learn: kids are wiser than us sometimes, things eventually work out, and no water near our electronics! I'm glad you are back.......Cabbagepatch :D
Thank you. my dear cabbagepatch. I love your words of wisdom, I am slowly but surely learning some of my own. You are such a deep person and the peace I feel in your words have such a calming effect on me. I learn from my kids on a daily basis, they are soooo much smarter than us these days. Enjoy a lovely week my special friend.
Yes faith is very important
Really
I cannot agree more with you kumaran444. Enjoy a lovely week.
Nice thoughts....have faith
Thank you onepieceluffy, you too!!
Nice post great job!!!
Love this Smiley, thank you joshuaatiemo.
Have a little faith
Thank you, bryanlai98. We all should practice this when in doubt.
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We in the Czech republic are atheist, I don't believe in God.
Thank you vysmek. You do not need to be part of a religion to have faith. Here is the definition of faith.
noun
complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
"this restores one's faith in politicians"
synonyms: trust, belief, confidence, conviction, credence, reliance, dependence; More
strong belief in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual conviction rather than proof.
"bereaved people who have shown supreme faith"
synonyms: religion, church, sect, denomination, persuasion, religious persuasion, religious belief, belief, code of belief, ideology, creed, teaching, dogma, doctrine
"she gave her life for her faith"
But God still exist duo
I agreed with your thoughts. First we have to faith on ourselfs
Thank you, bindu. We are sometimes our own worst enemies.
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Thank you very much for your message. Very good reflection!
that was beautifull
Thank you, baho. I am very happy you feel this way. Enjoy a lovely week.
Great quotes! Keep them coming :)
True, one must have faith to succeed today. I will follow you because your articles are very motivating.
Thank you very much izbing, I truly appreciate this. I try to give a little of myself to everyone on steemit. We are here to influence and uplift each other.
Without Faith we are nothing.
Faith is our hope to continue to live.
Faith makes our life more meaningful.
Believe and have Faith.
All is well.
Keep the Faith!
Thank you, shikika for these beautiful words spoken from the heart, I truly appreciate it.
Thank you, too 😀
Thank you, too. 😀
great and informative post
faith is there because human being can not understand every thing happening in the universe so they eventually choose to believe them without any proof
Thank you for your reply hauntedbrain. Hope and faith are what keeps us going under the worst circumstances and I am truly grateful for it.
I like your post you’re pretty right thanks a lot for sharing and keep on posting ;)
Did your laptop ever work again?
Yes, it is working very well thanks, lucky.digger. I went to the shop that same day to find out what they can do for me, they decided the motherboard was fried and wanted to keep it over the weekend and send it to the suppliers to repair on the Monday only. So I decided I will give it time in the rice till Monday, praying that they are wrong, turned out they were. Thank you for always popping in my friend.
OK, I think I am tired, your answer was in your text.... "Contemplating whether or not I needed to buy a new one I gave it one more try on the 4th day, to my surprise it went on."
Faith is one of the driving forces that allows us to keep going. It's great to have, even in the roughest of times.
One of my favorite quotes on faith is by Steve Jobs: "Life will hit you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith."
So much truth.
Thank you very much for these wise words adamtilsley, I truly appreciate this.
"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies" <3
Thank you, awesome-seven. It is where everything starts, the small things matter so much and we sometimes lose sight of this very important truth.
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Solid post
Thank you banglasteve, glad you liked it. Have a great week.
Yah interesting. Duo i have reservations about somethings you talked about.
Beautiful reminders that are sorely needed today as it feels like my faith is wearing thin in my current situation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and remind me to keep holding onto my faith.
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