At one point yesterday, our small office had four different service calls addressing repairs at one time. We had an outside vendor attending to our large copier/printer in one area, a technician making adjustments to a new ID system in another room, a mechanic making adjustments to a 30+ year old lighting system in the same room, and an in-house computer technician swapping computers throughout! At one point our boss asked if anyone else could be in our area? "The plumber!" was our comeback, to which we all groaned... "NO!" As many questions that arise with that many activities, repairs and changes, and even though there is a learning curve to use the new computers (which can be frustrating) - at the end of the day, when so much had been tackled, it felt really good! We've waited nine months to get our computers upgraded, but as an unexpected bonus, we are getting more software than we had before, and an additional work station! This is good!! I can't wait to go to work???? :-)
My prayer for the congregation?
Dear God, Sometimes we're impatient when we think our needs have been overlooked or we are hurt when we think we have been ignored. We see other needs met before our own. After living in disbelief and mistrust, often we're not prepared mentally or physcially when our needs are raised as a priority and the wave of change comes into our lives like high tide, first tickling our toes in the sand and then strong enough to make breaking white foam that makes its power known. We reach down to the water, made closer to our reach, and playfuly throw it above our heads. We delight in the new experience, change the way we stand to adjust for the new surroundings, and marvel at what is brought along with the higher water. Gracious God, you are present in our low tides and our high tides, all as part of your rhythm and wisdom. Right now we thank you for our overwhelming blessings! Amen
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