Assembly Required
Posted by Dion Todd June 15th, 2024 1,182 Views 26 Comments
Not that I speak because of lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11-13 WEB.
I grew up on a farm in the country, but I have always had a passion for computers. I never actually owned one because we were poor, and they were expensive at the time. Sometimes, I prayed for one of my own, but God did not give me a computer as He did with others.
Instead, I started "attracting" computer parts like a magnet. Even in the country, somehow, the pieces began to find their way to me. I gathered a motherboard, some memory, floppy drives, and a copy of DOS. Eventually, I got a power supply.
Finally, the day came when I had almost enough parts for a computer, but I had no case to put it in. So I grabbed a cardboard box, cut some holes in it, and built my first computer. An Intel 8086 clocked at 5 MHz with dual 5 1/4" floppy disk drives.
Though it was quite a sight to behold and one of the slowest ever made, to me, it was perfect! It helped shape my future, and I still use the skills I learned daily. God gave me a computer, but the real treasure was learning to assemble it. Eventually, I ran my own computer business, which led to an online ministry, but it all began at that workbench.
So many times, if I had gotten what I prayed for, it would have been detrimental to my growth. I would not have learned the things I needed to prepare for the future. God knows the end from the beginning. He knows what is best for you in the days to come. Relax and trust His timing. Sometimes assembly is required for you to grow.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please provide what I need to grow and give me a fresh vision of the plan you have for me. I want to be a part of what You are doing today. Help me get in tune with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network
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Sherry Mccosh commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Heavenly Father, please provide what I need to grow and give me a fresh vision of the plan you have for me. I want to be a part of what You are doing today. Help me get in tune with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Revs jerry and sonia Mashek commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Your are so Right On, PD! I Always wanted to be a Missionary even in elementary Catholic School as An Altar boy. My Friends, the Priests however wanted me to be a PRIEST (of course!). I also Dreamed of Being an Astronaut, but I knew my extreme nearsightedness would keep me from Flying in the A.F. after I completed college, but I Never Stopped Dreaming. Then came Vietnam in the 60's so I Had to alter my plans, but after my 4 yr. Stint on A.F. and seeing a LOT of Planet Earth 🌏, God Blessed me with a Q.C. job in Aerospace where I Later worked with NASA and The ASTRONAUTS (of cousre!!!) But that's Not ALL of my Testimony! At age 53 I was Given my Early Retirement and NO JOB but 6 months of severance pay. PTL! My wife and I worked retail for about 3 years with NO Job Openings with my degrees/experience IN Q.A. ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A. (VERY HUMBLING 😪 for this Missouri farmboy). Then after Fasting and Praying Our GOD,at 56 yrs. Young, Enabled My Bride and I to Become Licensed Missionary Pastors and later Ordained through World Ministry Fellowship (WMF), Plano, TX. Within one short month!!! Then HE Sent us to the Tiny Hawaiian Island 🏝 of Lana's for Almost 12 Short Years!!!
HE IS OUR GOD OF MIRACLES!!!
IN HIS SERVICE,
Pastors Jerry and Sonia Mashek
Liesel aka lisa Wardle commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
AMEN! "I can do all things through Christ . . ." even through what's going on with my health right now!!! Thy will be done my Lord and my God, in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Bill Digiglio commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
I just met the sweetest old lady here in the walmart parking lot, she was by herself struggling to get groceries in her car. I went over and helped her, God bless her she tried to give me a dollar i just told her it's fine i am just sitting here anyway. I got back to my car and just prayed for her she was so sweet .
Gloria Nebarez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Yes Lord, I want to get in tune with you. Give me the patiences I need. In Jesus name I pray, thank you Jesus!
Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Good morning, everyone, praying you have a very blessed Saturday 🌞!
Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Good Morning Everyone 😀
Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Heavenly Father, please provide what I need to grow and give me a fresh vision of the plan you have for me. I want to be a part of what You are doing today. Help me get in tune with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Cathy Webb commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Encouraging word for today, Pastor Dion! Lord, I want to be a part of what You are doing today. Amen
Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Amen. Thank you Father.
David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Amen. Lord give me a fresh vision. Forgive me my sins and heal me for Your Namesake. Pour out Your Spirit and fill me with the fullness of God. I need you Jesus. Help me be a quick repenter and quick to forgive. I bind up wickedness in my marriage. I rebuk the anger. Bring healing and peace into my wife, our marriage, my head. You can do all things Father. Nothing is impossible. I declare the goodness of God over my home. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen.
Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Assembly Required
2 months ago
Heavenly Father, please provide what I need to grow and give me a fresh vision of the plan you have for me. I want to be a part of what You are doing today. Help me get in tune with You. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻😁
