A Day Without Internet

The other day I had no Internet. I did not think that this would be a very big deal. Now, did you pick up the "I DID not think"? :)

I remember when it went down; I had a couple of thoughts go through my head (Yes! I have thoughts from time to time). :) I thought, "Oh well, no big deal I'll get it taken care of when I have more time." I also thought, (Due to needing a wireless router) "Oh well, I don't have the money right now, so I will wait till the next pay check to go invest in a new one."

After one day without connection (ONE DAY!), both thoughts went out the window. As soon as I lost my "connection to the world", I said to myself....self (sorry, a little nod to my dad) I need to get someone out here to get this up and running again, and I will be going to BestBuy on my way back from work and get a router even if my kids do need school supplies! (Just kidding about the school supplies...my kids will begin the academic season with all supplies in tow) :)

My reaction to one day of Non-connectivity (is that a word) really surprised me. Am I addicted? I don't think so. Do I get on the computer every night and surf the net? No, I can go several days of not even getting on the computer. So, why did I feel this need to be connected after only one day? Interesting.

After a couple of hours thinking(yes, my head started hurting after thinking that long...that one was for you John Paul), I came to a conclusion. The only thing that could have compelled me to get so bent out of shape after JUST ONE DAY of not being connected was that I knew that I was not connected. It was just the thought of not being able to pick up the computer and get online if I wanted that bothered me.

This thought led to another (I know that this sounds surprising to some that are reading this). Do I ever have the same reaction over Jesus? Just stay with me a moment.

You see, I go days without reading scripture (I know that I am not suppose to admit to that being this big spiritual giant...yeah right, I'm human also). I have had a few days go by and think, "Have I really spent quality time with the Lord in a while?" To be entirely honest with all of you out there (or am I talking to myself), I have gone through probably a month now feeling like I am really ignoring one of my best friends in the world. (There a some out there right now thinking...."Join the Crowd"...I know that I am not the best friend in the world...sorry)

Am I not suppose to get all bent out of shape (like I did with the whole Internet thing) when I go a day with my Lord? Should I not be throwing everything else to the back of my priority list when I notice that Jesus is sitting the corner waiting for some time? Man, I should be zooming into the BestBuy parking lot looking for exactly whatever I may need to get that connection back, but I don't. I just waltz through my day, after day, after day without paying any mind to the BestBuy of them of all. My Lord. Why?

I think it goes back to that "the thought of not being able to pick up the computer and get online if I wanted bothered me" feeling. I think that I always know that Christ is there, so I begin to take that for granted. Jesus promises us that He will always be there for us. That is a good thing. But, my taking that for granted and not doing my part in the relationship is a bad thing.

You want to know something, as read the words that I have just typed...the coolest thing in my mind right now is the picture of Christ sitting in the corner waiting for some time with me. Just think of it, the God of all creation seeks time with you, with me. As many times as I ignore Him...He is still there for me. As many times as I pass him by and say, "Not right now"...He just nods His head and takes His seat in the corner and waits His turn. Why, because He love me.

I think it is time to stand up....walk across the room....put my hand out and with shame in voice say..."No one puts Jesus in the corner...and I'm sorry my Lord".

May God Keep You and Bless You, May God's Light Shine Upon You ALL
and Keep Looking Up!

Oh, P.S.
That whole relentless devotion thing we just talked about is another reason I love dogs...but that is another post. :) Blessings and Peace!