With the recent ice and snow storms we found ourselves staying in a little more and appreciating simple things. We take for granted things like electricity, light, heat, the ability to cook, and the things we have come to depend on for entertainment. Hearing from others I found a variety of reactions.
Some were so connected to their technology that they sat around bundled up in the dark, using all their resources to stay warm. Others put another log on the fire and enjoyed a conversation or game without being interrupted. It seemed to divide us by generations. The older generation made do while the younger generation fretted over the situation.
It seems that we have forgotten how to make the most of every situation. It also seems that we have allowed technology to communicate with us and for us so much that we have nearly forgotten how to communicate with each other. I was glad when the lights came back on. But I also enjoyed the challenge of finding things to enjoy while they were off.
The bible reminds us that if God takes care of the sparrows He can surely take care of us. We know that in our heads but how often do we trust Him in our hearts and lives? I read once that the distance between heaven and hell is the same as the distance between your head and your heart. It is also the distance between faith and fear.
The power is back on in our houses but it may be a good time to check the power in our relationships. What do you do when it is just you to yourselves? “He who loves his brother abides in the light.” 1 John 1:10a
There is no substitute for time spent in a relationship with God and with others.
