Whilst dipping pen in ink, I hereto ascribe these thoughts. In other words, the computer is in the shop! We don’t have the fancy i-phones or Google phones, and I’m old enough that I would rather write long hand than try and piecemeal a letter on a 2x3inch screen anyway - so in computer terms that means I’ve dusted off my Windows 98 laptop. I wanted to try and connect the laptop to our wireless router, but I was unable to find software or downloads that will work with these ten-year old ancient standards. Planned obsolescence. We are forced to use newer operating systems, with more memory, and with different connectors for peripherals. I’m not one that rebelliously will hold out until the bitter end crying for the demise of Microsoft, and I’m not computer literate enough to program my own solutions, but I’m frugal enough to appreciate this ten-year old computer still has the essentials that I need. The main drawback is the heat that is generated makes me warm and sleepy! As long as I’m not trying to download 7M files (which takes approximately 30 minutes via dial-up modem) or support NASA then all works as it should. I’m not leery of progress, nor do I dismiss the newest advances, I’m eager to see the new shortcuts, options, and productivity aids, but I’m not one that stands in line awaiting the latest beta version. I prefer to wait for the price to come down and the kinks worked out for the average consumer.
My prayer for the congregation?
Dear God, We are never beyond upgrading in your eyes! You have the belief that we can continue to grow and mature in our faith and in our choices to live more Christ-like. Sometimes we remain at one stage, not because we fear the next step, but because we want to make use of all the resources that are available, and fully appreciate all the opportunities that are still viable. We don’t want to bypass an untapped gift in our rush to clamber to the next goal. Let us not be satisfied to remain level permanently. Give our dreamers the freedom to soar above our expectations and help them deliver your vision in a way that demands that we take notice. Our minds and energy await the challenges that come with adapting what we have with what You have waiting for us. Amen
About Me
- nancy~
- Work in progress. Decision-impaired. Faithfully optimistic. A heart with wanderlust for spaces and ideas. Grateful 30+ years spouse. Grateful mom past teenage years. A civil employee providing a bang for your buck. A dreamer, an introvert, independent, and finding how God can make all of these work for a plan greater than my own. This space started as a way I wanted to provide accountabiliy as I agreed to pray for our church as we seek God's will. I've never exactly been known as a prayer warrior and thought written prayers would be a better option for my part of the covenant. Along the way, my life grew as well as the church. I am on a separate path, but on the same journey. Change is constant.
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