Uninterrupted Connection

Twice I was going to post here yesterday.  No connection.  I went through the diagnosis to find the problem.  I suddenly connected again, but by then I lost my muse or was sidelined by some other project that didn't require a computer.  This morning I went through the same thing.  I still don't know if the problem is on my end or the service provider's end, but it seems to be going fine now.

This causes me to reflect upon the amazing connection God gives us.  He is always here for us no matter what.  He does not depend on anything or anyone else to keep His connection going, because He has all things in His Almighty hands. 

Jesus laid down His life to give us a lifeline to God.  No interruptions.  No busy signals.  No matter how heavy the storms that destroy everything in their wake, our connection to God will never, never fail.  Amazing grace!

The connection on God's side is always open 24/7.  It is from our side that the lines get disconnected.  We can be so unsteady, so untrusting, but God remains faithful and unswerving.

Thank You, Jesus, for giving us an uninterrupted, open lifeline of communication!  We may not always get the answers we want or when we want, but thank You for always being available 24/7!

Handwritten Letters

I was pleasantly surprised when I shuffled through my snail mail today and spotted a hand-written letter from a friend I met through an online lung disease support group.  It got me to reflecting on our changing world.

Our world of technology can be convenient and fast.  I can send my sister who is now in Haiti an email, and she will actually receive it today.  Amazing!  Even as writers we can now submit by email and save on a return envelope and postage.

In fact, technology is changing so quickly that I can hardly keep up with all the computer jargon.  Just when I learn how to do some project on my computer, it's outdated by some new program.  It's a life-long learning challenge.

Don't get me wrong.  I love technology, but I don't want to lose sight of that powerful "old-fashioned" way of writing a letter.  My friend reminded me today how special and personal it is to get a letter in the mail.  And even though I loved being able to send her a quick ecard thanking her for her thoughtfulness, I am inspired to dig up my stationery, shake off the dust bunnies, and send my friend a handwritten letter, too.

Have you handwritten a letter to a friend or relative recently and sent it by snail mail?  Let's keep this line of communication from joining the obsolete!