Comments on: God even loves computer geeks like me

By: evangelical

evangelical — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:20:24 +0000

Hello Tim. I am sorry to hear about your wife. I’ll be sure to continue to keep her in prayer. Give her a get-well-soon from me, if you would. Bye for now.

By: Sharon from Mississippi

Sharon from Mississippi — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:17:15 +0000

Having just been through the long process of caring for a loved one who was dying (my husband Warren), I can soooo relate, Tim.

Just remember: “…after much tribulation cometh the blessings.” (D&C 58:2–4).

Perhaps you’ll find this 1979 Ensign article to be of comfort:
http://tinyurl.com/ensign1979-tribulation

Sending you and Carol my love and prayers.

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:54:49 +0000

Oh, do I love this blog!
I know the Lord loves me because he sent two angels to me that helped save me from myself. I know He loves me because no matter how cold that water was, He wasn’t about to let that stop me from feeling the Spirit.
I know He loves me because He revealed to me that one Sunday in Gospel Essentials that I was that prodigal son. I know it because He answered my prayers a hundredfold concerning being with the people I love. I know He does because I feel His love every time those strong arms of Brother Capener embrace me.
I know he does because even when I fail and sin, He shows me that He can totally wipe it clean.

I know He does because I know He lives.

By: Crusty

Crusty — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:05:23 +0000

It’s hard to be cynical when you talk about your wife’s health problems. I hope everything works out well for her, and for you, whatever that means.

I would not agree with you that the Lord chastens us. I would agree that life, in general chastens us, and if we have a weakness, then we naturally wind up having problems with that particular aspect of life.

However, I do agree with you that God will help us when we do our part to open the lines of communication, which I believe are always available to us.

For what it’s worth, I also do not believe God does anything FOR us. I believe the Spirit only instructs us on how we can do it for ourselves. Your story is an excellent example of that.

If you need anything for your wife, please post it on your blog. Maybe some of us can help.

By: Jared

Jared — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:00:35 +0000

Tim,

I think the Lord is with us more than we realize. I also believe He is willing to be much more involved with us if we really want Him to be.

Tim asked: What about you? How does the Lord demonstrate to you that he loves you and is involved in your life?

I’ve learned by experience that as a follower of Christ there are things I can do to have closer contact with the Lord. ASK!

The Lord can not, by law, provide us with all the blessings He has in store for us if we don’t ask.

I suggest that we “experiment” with the law of asking. For example, ask the Lord to help you recognize His blessings in your life. Ask Him to help you grow in your ability to recognize when prayers are answered. Being able to recognize the Lord’s hand in our life is a Spiritual gift–the gift of discernment.

Pray and fast for this gift. It may take awhile depending where we’re at in our standing before the Lord. It might be that we will receive direction to do something before our prayer will be answered. The Lord might prompted us to repent of something.

I’d suggest keeping a journal so that when “feelings” come to us we can write them down. Have access to paper to write your promptings down soon after receiving them (within minutes). Take special notice of prompting that come in the morning as you’re waking up. Act on them.

Don’t let discouragement deter you. Satan will take notice and you might be challenged in some way to give up. Fast and prayer for strength. The Lord won’t let us down, we can grow in our ability to be close to the Lord if we really want to. It takes time and patience just like every thing else in life that is worth achieving.

I know by my own experience that this approach works!

By: Closet Doubter

Closet Doubter — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:11:23 +0000

Tim, I’m sorry to hear about your wife. I’m sure you already know about this site (http://www.cancer.gov/) but I found it very helpful when my daughter had cancer. I especially liked the “physicians” section for each type of cancer, as it did not sugar coat anything, just told it like it is.

By: larryco_

larryco_ — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:18:51 +0000

Remember, my friend, that it will be the saint geeks that will run the mega-mega computers during the millenium that will transfer the family data from heaven to earth for all the vicarious work. (disclaimer: the above is not doctrinal, your mileage may vary)

By: Gwennaëlle

Gwennaëlle — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:17:42 +0000

It has been too long since the last time I have come to read your blog. Waaaaaaaaaaay too long.
I am sorry to hear about Carol’s health situation and I think you’re right to see things the way you do. Cancer is still a serious thing but taken soon enough it can be cured.
I’ll be thinking of you both.

By: S.Faux

S.Faux — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:08:25 +0000

Tim, this was sad news to hear about Carol’s situation. You will all be in my prayers. I know you will be comforted, and I know that God will be watching over you. Thanks for sharing these personal issues in such a beautiful and instructive way.

By: dhoward87

dhoward87 — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:39:53 +0000

Thank you so much for this post. I too have just passed through 5 years of trial and chastening in almost every aspoect of my life. I could never have done this without the Lord’s help because left up to me I would have given up long ago. I was inspired at the beginning of this trial to make sure I share and teach the things I learn to my children. They have been witnesses to the Lord’s hand in our lives and his tender mercies that have saved us many times.