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An Infinite Loop
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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matt 6:34 NIV
Each time I would open the test application on the computer, the processor usage would climb to 100 percent and the computer would slow to a crawl. The cursor would just show an hour glass or the spinning ball, and soon become unresponsive. All the system resources were being used up, but it was accomplishing nothing. In the code, I had forgotten to include a proper break out and it was now stuck in an infinite loop, repeating the same thing over and over, endlessly. It would not move on. Eventually, all the remaining system resources would be used up and you would finally get (Not Responding).
Worrying about tomorrow is a lot like this. You try and solve tomorrows problems in your mind. When you fail, you try again and again. It soon becomes an infinite loop and you lie in bed staring at the ceiling. This will drain all of your energy until you are finally exhausted and not responding. The noise level in your head will grow louder and keep you from hearing Gods still small voice. You become so tired and have solved nothing.
Stop. Break out and through that wall of doubt and fear. God has tomorrow taken care of. When the problem arrives, the answer will soon appear. Today is the tomorrow that you were worried about yesterday. Do not get caught in a loop of worrying about tomorrow and miss living today. Trust God, tomorrow will take care of itself.
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Sylvia Todd
Amen!
March 17, 2015
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Leslie McLea
Yep, so needed this this morning. Thank you
March 17, 2015
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Cynthia Kurpiewski
Amen! Thank you pastor!
March 17, 2015
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Kathy Banfield
Only until VERY recently, I could definitely relate! Now I can nod off the second my head hits the pillow--only to be awakened approximately 4 or 5 hours later from PAIN! LOL! Ya just can't win...On Friday, I left my precious manuscript on the 709 bus. I prayed about it, left it in God's Hands, but it still hasn't turned up. Yet, somehow, I don't believe anyone stole it.God has a plan, somehow--I just can't see it right now.
March 17, 2015
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Penelope Rhome
Praise Jesus on the mountains and in the valleys hallelujah
amen
March 17, 2015
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Linda Montalvo
Praise the Lord for he is good, all the time.
March 17, 2015
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Tina G
Oh oy did I get stuck in that loop the last several days. Yesterday the still small voice (I think God had to YELL at me) said what CAN you do? Do it! And what is completely out of your control? (Let Me handle it) what a relief! So I'm getting back on track. Thank you guys for for giving me confirmation, and for refreshing my hope.
March 17, 2015
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Twila Stierwalt
Psalm 94:19, When my anxious thoughts multiply with in me, your consolation, ( your comfort, hope, joy and courage,) delightes my soul. Worry only makes you anxious.
March 17, 2015
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Susan Helms
As I get older, I tend to worry more. I try to give it to God but most of the time I tend to still have a pinch-hold on it. I am a work in progress, always will be. But there are times of immeasurable peace. God is good and patient.
March 17, 2015
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Anthony Kulbicki
love it Pastor Todd. This was one of the first vs I learned remembered, along with Matt 6:33...I woke earlier than I would've like to this morn but before long I was praying and thanking God, nothing intense, just as I'd remember things from yesterday and those things were trying to cause me problems today, His word was coming to mind almost immediately. God is Good!
March 17, 2015
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kylie dempsey
I sooo need this. An exam I did a couple of weeks ago has been marked and graded...but I can't find mine :O :-( So annoyed. Plus I have to give a power point presentation for this subject in a few weeks...I'm on the loop!! So God has led me here and the beautiful scripture...let tomorrow worry about itself...God has spoken.
March 17, 2015
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Steven Chase
Amen
March 17, 2015
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Janet Christiansen
Each day I remind myself that God is in control. Your devotion reminds me of that.
March 17, 2015
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Marisa Jackson
Amen, well said, Amen!! I need to follow and heed today's message!!
March 17, 2015
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Theresa Smith
My God, my God some body must have been reading my mind for I truly believe that tomorrow will take care of itself and I need not even worry about the cares of today. God is truly an awesome God and knows just when to send confirmation. Thank you so much for this Ministry Pastor Todd.
March 17, 2015
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Cynthia Nortey
Our God is more than enough, and He is able.
March 17, 2015
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Carol Pady
I struggled with being a mother hen, worrying about my grown children, trying to solve their problems. Then over and over God told me to let go let God. I know He is in control of their lives. They are believers and He will not let anything snatch them out of His hands. Now I pray and give it my Father. It is still hard at times but I am learning!
March 17, 2015
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Leslie Murphy
Amen. I definitely needed this word. I have been so worried about how to get my transcripts from a college that says I owe them money; so I can continue on with my education with another college. The only thing I can do is put it in God's hands.
March 17, 2015
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Kelli Lane
Amen, Lord I lay all my burdens at your feet
March 17, 2015
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Alane Grosz
As always, just what I needed for today. Thank-you
March 17, 2015
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Deanna Hinds
Amen. So many times we get caught up, and it serves no purpose. Praise God,
March 17, 2015
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Marcia Lament
Amen. You have hit the nail right on the head as they say!! Never thought of it as
a never ending loop but that is what it is.
March 17, 2015
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Susan Shane
A year ago, I started #TuesdayTime on Facebook and Twitter. It is an inspirational or philosophical quote with a picture. They are just something to think about. If you would like to get them, you can follow me on Twitter (@susanmargot2) or send me a friend request on Facebook. You may be able to get it just by typing #TuesdayTime, but I'm not sure because I'm still learning about tech.
March 17, 2015
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Susan Shane
Sylvia - I need further instructions about how to work your site. I'll get back to you on it.
March 17, 2015
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Jennifer Ledesma
""""" amen , PASTOR DION TODD !!!!!.... I have already surrender everything in the Hands of my ALMIGHTY FATHER !!!!!!!!!....I truly believe , HE will take care everything for me------for HE created me and HE has a good plan for me ...."" GOD The FATHER , GOD the SON and GOD the HOLY SPIRIT, I Trust , I have Faith and I Believe in Thee !!!!!!!!! """""""
March 17, 2015
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Kathy Banfield
Just as always, Pastor Todd's words rang true for me again! I just returned from my therapist; apparently, someone has told him I'm suicidal! I think it's not only ironic, but very funny. I CAN'T die until I finish that book--LOL! Thank you, Pastor Todd!
March 17, 2015
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Cheryl Wilson
Amen & Amen!!
March 17, 2015
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Liz Birnschein
thanks for being here on my email each and every day. I have just received a phone call from the hospital ER as my 92 year old mom is there. She, at this age in her life, needs no care--no walker, no hearing aids, no oxygen--she can still run circles around mental most of her 5 children. Hearing that she is there and I am not near is hard. Yet, here was the message "live today and do not worry for tomorrow." I just need to remember to pray for good health for her today and that all the doctors can determine what is causing the complications. Thanks, everyone, for listening to me. love to all. 'liz
March 17, 2015
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Nell Neathery
P.S. Don't run around in circles with an infinite loop. God is in our circle as a finite loop.
March 17, 2015
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Kathy Banfield
God bless your Mom! Thanks for giving me the most positive words I've seen all day. I will be praying for your mom--I LOVE her advice, too! Can I borrow her someday? LOL! Just kidding!
March 17, 2015
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Lissy Verghese
Thank you for the beautiful message!
March 17, 2015
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Barbara Mango
Thank you Pastor Todd. I love these daily devotionals and really think you would make a terrific pastoral counselor. I have been dealing with a lot for the past 9 years, and I get a lot of e-mail everyday, but if I had to save one e-mail out of all of them, it would be the one that links me to this site, because here I do find resfreshing hope.
March 17, 2015
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Jessie Spriggs
Pastor Todd, thank you for ur Daily Devotionals. These Daily Devotionals touches my personal life and gives me refreshing hope!!l
March 17, 2015
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Ticardo Williams
Amen. Praise God! Thank you! Trust God for Today!
March 18, 2015
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Elena Vasquez
Amen, gracias Señor Jesus
March 18, 2015
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Ruth Martin
One of my favorite sayings that often runs through my mind, except at night. . ."If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it" I've tried to keep that in my mind and heart specially these days, but at night. . .too often I become caught up in the exact loop Pastor Todd is talking about. I forget a simple thing my Grandpa (not a Church goer, but very much a representative of Christ in our lives) used to tell me when I couldn't fall asleep. Close your eyes, pray. As a child and teenager I used to fall asleep praying and guess what. . .first thing on my mind in the morning was continuing the prayer. Thank you Grandpa, and thank you Pastor for bringing such wonderful memories and simple answers back to my heart and mind.
March 18, 2015
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Ruth Martin
Hi Susan. I tried to find you on facebook using both your name and your page name, but could not. Please add me, Ruth E Martin. My picture shows a teddy bear with a heart and the name Ruth on it.
March 18, 2015
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Wendy Suchon
How very true this is
March 18, 2015
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Charlene Cox
Last night I tossed an turned all night trying to find a solution to something I needed to take care of.I thought of all the things I could do but just didn't know the answer. I just finally said God I give it all to you. This morning I woke up an felt God's spirit upon me. The phone rang an praise God he sent me an angel an it was already worked out. Praise be to God an I will always trust in him!
March 18, 2015