Kernel Panic

“Kernel panic” the message on the screen said, which in computer language means “I give up.” My server has been having issues all week so last night I finally replaced it with another one. I tried everything before giving up on that old computer but in the end, it just had to be replaced.

Sometimes I am just too hard-headed and determined for my own good.  I worked on that troublesome computer for days, swapping out parts, trying one thing after another. It would run for a little bit then just when I would start to think it was fixed, it would crash again. Kernel panic. Reboot.

Perhaps I have just been working with computers too long, but sometimes I find myself in kernel panic mode. I keep trying to fix things but sooner or later it just leads to a system crash.  Next thing I know, I’m in “Kernel panic” mode. Should I try another reboot?

There are occasions when it’s best to give up the old self-effort, stop trying, and accept a whole new sytem.

Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by.  And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled.
        -Mark 6:48-51  NKJV