Tethered to Technology

My internet service provider has not given me world class customer service like they claim.  For the past week, my internet service at home/the church office has been in and out.  It's been painfully frustrating and I could really spiritualize it and say it's some sort of test of my patience (which it might be) but I just think it's Charter not giving a rip about my need to check my email and read my blogs and do my online banking.  Thank goodness for Panera... my office away from the office. But that brings up a good point... How we have become so tethered to technology.  I love gadgets and gizmos that help get my work done and help me stay connected to the rest of the world... and it's an incredible way to communicate with lots of people... but when I can't sync my blackberry, or my internet's down or I can't check my email, I feel like I can't be productive.  But then God shows up outside my computer, away from my email and says,
   I am with you,
   I am mighty to save.
   I will take great delight in you,
   I will quiet you with his love,
   I will rejoice over you with singing." (Zephaniah 3:17)

So why do we stress out when we can't check our email?  Why do we fret when the things in our lives that make the most "noise" go silent?  Look at it as a gift of quietness from God.  Listen to Him... He may be trying to talk to you.  Rest in Him...He may be trying to Refresh you.

During my forced quietness, I had some of the most refreshing time with God that I've had in a while.  I'm thinking about trying it out at other times... turning off the tv or not listening to the radio, iPod, CD when I'm in the car. 

How about you?  Would you be willing to "quiet yourself" for a time in order to simply listen for God's voice?  Let me know how you do this.

Comments

[Dave Anderson]

dude - charter sucks so bad. I ditched them for the DISH and it was the best thing that ever happened. If you can get DSL - swap. Now!