Can I really do this?

In our office is a gigantic desk! No really it is 84 by 34 inches, weighs a ton and takes up half of the room! 

One of my strengths and weaknesses is figuring things out for myself. Each new endeavor is like a puzzle waiting to be solved. Completing the task increases my endorphin levels as much as working out does! 

Remembering that there was some trick to this desk I scooted under it to take a look at the screws, and began to take them out.  The problem was that they just turned and turned but did not come out! Puzzled, I snapped a picture with my phone and headed off to the Home Depot to see if I could find out what I needed to have in order to remove them.  

Have you been to the fastener aisle?  Thousands of screws, nails, washers, bolts and more overwhelmed my eyes! I left without having any answers to my questions, never asking anyone for help, determined that I would figure it out.

Google has always been good to me so I searched for wood screws and there it was! It felt as though the angels were singing! 

In the back of the desk wall was a cam lock screw that attached perpendicular to another screw. Once it was loosened all I needed to do was push the sides and it would have come right out.  That's what was supposed to happen, but first the very heavy top of the desk needed to be unbolted. To do that, all of the drawers needed to be taken out so that I could get under it. "Can I really do this?"

I pulled out the first drawer, but it wouldn't come all of the way out. "Deep sigh" and puzzled look. I walked out of the room to think on it. 5 minutes later I returned and tried a different drawer, examining the screws and then, "What is this", I muttered out loud. There all along was a toothpick size white lever on each side of the drawers. Just like that, the drawers came out, and I was able to remove the bolts and dismantle the desk. 

Yes Jann, you can really do this!

What I learned

God has given us many tools to help us figure out these puzzling lives. There are times that we can feel overwhelmed by the choices and end up walking way without having any solutions. This is when we need to go to God's Google- His word. 

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 2Timothy 3:16

There is nothing that He can not reveal to us if we look to Him for the answers.

He will be with us!

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8

He knows what we need

Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8

He gives us Wisdom!

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5

Yes Jann, WE can do this!

Can you do that by yourself?

Yesterday I bought a new mirror from IKEA. It is lovely and long. I really like the way that it looks. I found the perfect location for it and in my mind it will enhance the look of my living room. The necessary tools were assembled, hammer, screws, plastic screw holders (not sure what they are called) but they are blue, screwdriver and a tape measure. As I unwrapped this beautiful new mirror I caught a glance of myself and thought, you need a shower. I measured the holes on the back of the mirror and then plotted my screw holes.

"This was working out wonderfully. I am going to be able to accomplish this all
by myself".

The holes were set, the screws were inserted and all that was left was to place the 30lb mirror onto the screws and I could enjoy the fruit of this wall hanging victory. As I lifted the mirror I realized that 30lbs felt more like 50lbs and getting the little holes onto the screws wasn't as easy as I had originally anticipated. "Got it!" I proclaimed out loud to myself. Then I stood back to enjoy this moment.

Hmhh! Not exactly what I had envisioned. I need to move it up about 5 inches so that it doesn't cover the electrical socket. The entire process was done over, but this time I realized that the screws were not going to hold the mirror securely. So I went to Google and looked up how to hang a heavy mirror? Apparently, I need some toggle screws. So after all of my trying to do things by myself, it might be better to attempt it with someone else.

Have you been here? Trying to go things on your own? Is there something that you have been trying to carry or fix by yourself? Do you need to Google God and ask for his direction?

God in His wisdom has given us His word, His Holy Spirit and the body of Christ to fellowship with and to be stronger with. I needed a reminder of this today.

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

Father,

It seems that everyday you are gently reminding me that I can only trust in you. I will always need you and your strength to make it through. Thank you for giving me everything that is neccessary to walk with you. I praise you also for creating the body of Christ to uplift and to encourage me. Caould you also show me how to use these toggle screws?

Jann