For the good of those who love him.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.  (Romans 8:28 ESV)

Two weeks ago my phone got washed in the washing machine. I didn't realize that until it was halfway through the cycle, and by the time I found out it was too late. At first I was so frustrated at myself... I couldn't believe how careless I could be.
Then I remembered a verse from my morning devotionals:


for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. (1 Timothy 6:7-8 ESV)

And it hit me hard. I had come to a place of comfortability, where I relied so much on my material possessions... to the point where God had to take something away.

The first day was unbelievably difficult. I depended so much on texting, yelping, calling... iphone-ing I guess, that it was so difficult to function without my phone.
But after a couple days without my phone, things became real peaceful. No phone calls from people wanting to bother me, no texts from people needing things from me, life became simple. And I really enjoyed it.
A week later I went to the apple store to get my laptop checked up, and decided that it wouldn't hurt to see what they could do with my phone (even though I brought it the day after it broke). I told the genius what happened, and after 10 minutes of waiting, he came out with a brand new phone. He told me he could only do this once, and to not break it again.
I could not believe my eyes and my ears. Yet, even though I was so thankful, I decided to keep it on the lay low. I was really digging this whole not having to be bothered without a phone lifestyle. This past week of easing back into things was good, yet I still miss "not having a phone." But all in all, I have learned my lesson: Not to rely on the things of the world. All things that are needed are provided.

and...
We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.  (Romans 8:28 ESV)

praise the Lord.