Today is Wednesday, April 26th, 2006; Karen's Korner #788
I have to confess I am becoming a "techno-geek", of sorts!
A couple of months ago we purchased a digital camera. I read the book but didn't understand parts of it. My birthday is next week and my husband, Jim, has already given my a lap top computer (our two sons-in-laws did the research and purchasing, Jim paid the bill!), as his gift to me. Now I have two things I don't know how to use.
On Monday afternoon I drove up to Mason City to an "old people's class" on how to use digital cameras. We learned, among other things, how to download our photos. I had taken along my new computer so I would know how to use my own "stuff". When the instructor and her "early twenties" helper came to work with me, I heard words like "WOW!" and "I have never seen a computer like this one before!"
I must have something pretty nice! I decided I had better learn what it is I now own! What good will it do me to have nice things and leave them on the shelf or in a box. As soon as I get done typing this note, I am going to play with my camera and computer some more.
If I've got it, I want to learn how to use it!
It makes me stop and think about my Christian life and faith. God has given me so many things, so many opportunities. But do I really know what it is He has given me? Do I take the time to learn, to play, to work, to share, to enjoy what it is He has "purchased" for me?
If I've got it, I just as well use it!
Father God, Thank You for all of the gifts which you have given to me and to everyone who is reading this note . Thank You that we possess extra dimensions in this life and the one that is coming. Thank You for Your help, hope, and spirit. Thank You for the plans that you have for each one of us. Help us to continue to learn the new things you have in store for us every day. In the name of Your Son Jesus who purchased us back with a pretty high price tag. Amen.
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