I had an amazing thing happen last night. I had a tune-up on my computer and my anti-viral protection updated. No, that isn’t the amazing part. The amazing thing is that I had it done in my home and I didn’t have to do it. The technician did all the work on my computer remotely.

I realize that this is not so incredible in this day and age, but for someone who remembers life before the internet, Wi-Fi, and the Geek Squad, I was astonished. For a while, I watched the cursor move around the screen. It was weird. My computer was controlled by a power I could not see or touch. But it was a good thing.

My computer needed the virus protection update. I also needed the hard drive cleaned up. Old unnecessary files were removed. The technician also defragmented files. Now my computer works better, faster and is less likely to be hacked or crash.

This wouldn’t have been possible if I hadn’t called the Geek Squad and asked for help. I would not have achieved the results I was looking for if I had not trusted the technician. It was necessary that I allowed him to take complete control, although that was kind of scary. I also had to allow him to complete his work without aborting the process.

I had freewill and many choices to make in this process, but did little actual work. The technician had the knowledge and power to make the necessary changes. I needed to give the responsibility to him and wait. It took a couple of hours, and it was impossible to hurry the process. I’m glad I waited though. The results were worth it.

As I sat watching the cursor move magically across the screen. I realized that my heart and mind needed a tune-up. I need to call out to God. I needed His Spirit to move across my mind and heart solving issues and preventing future problems.

I would have to call and ask Him though. He won’t just take over. I have a part in the process. I don’t have the skill and knowledge to make the changes, but I have to trust God and give Him control so He can. It seems weird to sit back and allow another being to have control of my most personal data. I must allow him access to my thoughts, emotions, memories and feelings though. It is necessary if I am going to be a useful and functional instrument for the kingdom of God.

I have old junk that needs to be cleaned out of my heart and mind. I have the potential for serious mental viruses that can cause great damage. If I do not allow God the access and time to work on my mind and heart, I will be in trouble. I must call the Great Technician and turn over control so He can do a great work in me.

I’m glad my computer is working better, but I will be even more excited as I see the changes that God makes in me!