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Sometimes computers can be downright frustrating. I wish I knew the answer why they do certain things. I get calls about this problem or that problem. Peolpe depend on me to know (or at least guess) why a computer isn't working. True I have been working with them for a while but I don't have them all figured out yet. Sometimes the best answer is just 'reboot it.'



It takes time to reboot. But in essence, that is what forgivemess (Freudian slip) forgiveness from God is like. We have to stop what we are doing, ask forgiveness, readjust our thinking, and then go on...

I went to a funeral for the husband of a teacher I work with. He was only 69. It was in a well-known liberal church on the other side of town. It struck me that liberals and conservatives can still believe in the same God. We all hurt when someone dies.

I forgot the best part.

While Pastor was praying for my pulled hamstring which I have had for 10 days, I was praying for the sores I have had in my mouth for 3 weeks. My hamstring is getting better.

But the miracle was...I had a dr. appt for 10am. At 9am, I realized that I couldn't feel the sores. The dr had given me Valtrex which helped some but they were coming back worse. I had Michelle check my mouth. She couldn't find the sores. PTL. I called to cancel the appt. The sec'y sounded disappointed but I sure wasn't.

Pastor spoke on faithfulness. God doesn't forget...even about the relatively small but painful sores...or anything in our lives. I have to remember to trust my Father. He knows what I need. He has not forgotten!

We had church yesterday as usual. Being a music teacher/director I have heard a lot of songs. I enjoy variety. I don't like hearing the same song week after week.

At our previous church (a hundred miles from here), we would sing some songs several weeks in a row. I even grew to dislike (hate) certain songs because certain singers always sang them:) I felt it was an ego trip.

Yesterday was the first time I actually listened and felt the words to "Given My Best" Brooklyn Tab. After ODing on it several years ago, I had forgotten the words. I realized that I was not giving 'my best' to God, or even my family. I sobbed...

Then they followed it up with "He Who Began a Good Work". I realized that even though I might feel ignored sometimes that God doesn't forget. It's funny how inwardly focused you can become while supposedly doing things for others.

Everybody needs time off...to reflect, relax and re...do the things that you have been putting off. Even Jesus took time off...but He didn't have to keep up with websites, emails and cellphones...I know that I need time to step back but don't. There is always something that needs done. There's a concert to attend, a class to teach, and millions of other things.
I've really been encouraged this week. I get the Spirit of Prophecy email http://ft111.com/subscribe.htm to sign up. I also have been reading the email from Joel Osteen http://www.lakewood.cc . (Side note: I went to ORU with Paul and Lisa. They are part of an incredible family.) If you are looking for encouragement, sign up for these two daily emails. God uses them.