Do you read the instructions?
A few days ago I was preparing to laminate some pictures for my classroom on my new laminating machine. I waited for it to warm up, put the first picture in the laminating sheet and tried to feed it through the machine. It refused to go through. I tried again several times but to no avail. By this time I was both frustrated and panicked. I had purchased the laminating machine in Florida so it wasn’t as if I could jump in my car and return it to the store if it was defective.
As I sat there frustrated and just a tad bit upset, I heard that still, small voice saying, “read the instructions.” So I pulled out the instructions (like I should have done in the first place.) As I looked at the instructions I realized that I was trying to feed the paper through the wrong end. Yep, I went through at least 15 minutes of frustration because I was too impatient to take two minutes and read the instructions.
“If you want to know the purpose of a thing, you ask the manufacturer. Dr. Myles Munroe
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
So many times in life we experience frustrations because we don’t want to take the time to see what the instruction manual says. Every problem we will ever encounter God has addressed in the instruction manual he left us called the Bible. Unfortunately, many times we just skim the surface and don’t really internalize his word. However, the only way we will really have a meaningful relationship with God and understand what His purpose is for our lives is if we take time out of our busy schedules to study his word.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV
My prayer today is that I would not try to navigate life on my own strength but that I would always consult the instruction manual that the creator has left in place for me. It makes life so much easier.
Such a great point. Thank you for the amusing and kind reminder.
So true!! Graet thoughts and reminder.
Amen to this sweetie.
I know I need wisdom right now and I need to turn to his instruction manuel for it. Thanks
What a great analogy Bernadine. I can certainly relate. There are so many times I go everywhere else looking for help except the one place where I will be sure to find it!
Bernadine, that is SO typical of me! I never read the instructions and always get frustrated! Great analogy!
Oh Bernadine,
This is just delightful.. I am an instruction avoider. But, I cling to the word and am in it daily. Great, great post. I laughed and smiled when you put the paper in backward…. I would do something like that.
Thank you.