Monday, July 8th, 2024. Refreshed. Read Matthew 6, 5-8.
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer. You will cry for help, and God will say, I'm here.
I was attempting to process a document for the Senior Center where I volunteer, but the sender wanted an electronic signature.
On a good day I can master email, but soon I concluded that the e-signature wasn't going to happen.
I've had similar frustrations with computer passwords, weak cell phone signals, dropped calls,
car clocks that don't want to be reset, and smart televisions that are clearly smarter than me.
What a blessing it is, I thought, that our Lord offers frustration-free, two-way communication 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The lines are always open, and no password is required.
A simple prayer uttered during a busy day never results in an error message.
I realize the value and efficiency of the latest technology, but I'm far more comfortable with low-tech devices.
I also prefer the simple practices of prayer, meditation, and communing with nature.
While modern technology can at times leave me feeling exhausted,
a walk and talk with the Holy One on a forest path has never failed to leave me feeling refreshed
and recommitted to following Christ by loving others.
O Lord, thank you for allowing us unlimited access to your peace and mercy, even in this busy, sometimes confusing world.
Amen.