Instant Communication

I must divert for a minute from my "memoirs"! Here is something to consider --

Today we are able to communicate around the world, in all time zones, at the touch of a button or screen. No longer do you breathlessly wait for the mailman to receive the recent happenings in your family's life via the old fashioned handwritten letter. The silence of the vintage phone no longer causes anxiety as you wait for the report from the doctor.

Now 24/7 we are connected - by hip, hand, or ear - to our circle of family and friends through the internet technology available on tablets, readers, phones, and laptops. Just pluck that tech gadget out of your pocket, push a button and you have instant communication no matter where you are.

I will admit to being one of those who likes her "gadgets", although I do still love to write the old fashioned way. But what about our communication with the Lord? Do we need wi-fi to contact Him? Do we need to search our contact list for His number? Or is it easier to "text" Him so there is no personal contact? Did He put His communication on vibrate or did we?

Fortunately, His answer is no! he is always there to hear our cry, rejoice in our joy, whisper His counsel, wipe sorrow's tears, encourage us in despair as we stumble through this imperfect life. We have an instant open "internet" to God's heart and God's ears. Communication, as we know, works both ways. I only need to speak and He hears. He speaks and I listen. Such a simple but powerful communication!!!

May we keep the lines of communication intact minute by minute as we invite the Lord to "iChat" with us as we deepen our relationship with Him.

"But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works." Psalms 73:28