Computer problems can now plague us wherever we go. Everything is computerized. Phones, cars, faxes, doctor’s offices. . .

Yesterday I reported to a diagnostic center for two MRIs. The first error was the missing order from my doctor. The second - missing lab work results. A few phone calls and faxes cleared those up, but now I was late for my slot  – causing havoc for their computerized scheduling. They said they would work me in.

Much later, I was ushered to the machine, reclined on its shelf of a bed, and waited for the clanging to begin. I waited. Having been through this process many times before, I didn’t have to deal with the fears first timers face.

The techs came in, one at a time and pushed buttons, looked intently at the screen, jiggled the shelf I was on, left the room and came back to repeat the process. This did not look good. I think a first timer would have bolted from the room after the first couple attempts at restarting the machine. Error! 

After about 30 minutes, they decided to reschedule me, since they had to call a repairman.

So, an afternoon wasted and we will begin again on Weds. hopefully with better results.

Rebooting is wonderful – just erase all the mistakes, reset everything and start over.

Hmmm. Sort of what happens when we turn to God and ask forgiveness.

As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12

Of course rebooting doesn’t always fix the problem with computers. But receiving God’s forgiveness does give us a clean slate with God  and we can try again to get it right.

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10