There are some funny movie and TV scenes where some characters are talking bad about another character who is within ear shot. The maligned character puts her hands on her hips and says "I can hear you. I am right here." The other characters move a few feet away and continue talking. The maligned character puts her hands on her hips again and says "I can STILL hear you!" Ha!
So many times we are the ones that are talking about God as the maligned character in the TV show. We don't realize in times of grief and distress that God hears everything we say and knows everything we think and feel. I can't imagine him putting his hands on his hips (Lord have mercy) but I can imagine him saying: "I can hear you. I am right here." I can also hear God saying to us over and over "I can STILL hear you!" Praise God!
Lord, we know you hear us and know us better than we know ourselves. We thank you and praise you through good times and bad!
Technology Thursday
Garmin Vivofit
There are a lot of "fitness trackers" on the market right now. Garmin, the company that makes GPS systems, is entering this market at the end of March with their Vivofit device. It is not their first entry in the wearable technology field. They have several wristwatch type devices for runners with built in GPS.
The Vivofit has two models -- the base model for $129 and the base model plus heart rate tracker for $179. You can get these a little cheaper on Amazon.com. You can pre-order now if you like.
Here are some blurbs from the Vivofit web site:
vívofit learns your current activity level, then assigns an attainable daily goal. As you meet your milestones, vívofit will adjust your goal for the next day, gradually nudging you toward a healthier lifestyle. At Garmin Connect™, you can earn virtual badges and view your progress on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
No need to stop and sync your data to see your progress. vívofit stores your stats right on your wrist. Later, with the touch of 1 button, you can wirelessly sync with Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community.
Research shows that prolonged periods of inactivity such as sitting at a desk much of the day decreases your body’s production of fat-burning enzymes. You can reverse that effect by taking frequent, short walk breaks throughout your day.
And while you might lose track of time and forget to move, vívofit knows. A red move bar appears on the display after 1 hour of inactivity and builds when you’ve been sitting too long. Just walk for a couple of minutes to reset the move bar.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13
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