Today I realized that this is already helping me to stop and really take in those things I am thankful for. I walk outside and sniff a little deeper it fills me with gratefulness to even be able to enjoy the smells around me. Visiting with my sister in law and watching my children play with their cousins. I hear the laughter and see their smiles. What a blessing to have senses. A sense of smell, sight, touch, hearing, and taste. I can’t imagine living without one of those.
Sometime technology can really be a blessing. I know of someone who can not talk or communicate well and he uses a tablet to type out what he wants to say and then it does the talking for him. For me technology often interferes with my family and the things that bring me joy. I heard it actually is addictive, producing dopamine like a drug each time the sound goes off for a notification. Sometimes I try to find satisfaction in going on Facebook and looking at other peoples lives. No wonder my brain thinks it brings satisfaction but, this often brings more discouragement than encouragement.
Day number two says, What technology are you thankful for? I would have to say I am thankful for the App Audible. I can listen to different books while I am doing my house chores and it really helps the time go by quickly. I also enjoy it to relax and I really am in love with Jeanette Oaks Canadian West series. I love these books and I can not wait to pick it up again and listen when I have a quiet moment. Sometimes I don’t get a quiet moment so I put in my ear buds and drown out the ciaos that often fills my house. I imagine being right there in the Indian village in the far north with Elizabeth. Without Audible I don’t think I would pick up a book and read it. I simply don’t have that privileged and when I do have quiet moments I tend to not be able to concentrate. It you haven’t tried Audible I highly recommend it and if you want some fun books listen to Jeanette Oaks Canadian West series. I also have plenty of other suggestions I have already completed.
Today’s scripture verse for thankfulness is 1 Chronicle 29:13 Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
Lord Jesus, Thank you so much for technology and the way it can bless so many people . I pray that I would utilize it as a blessing. I also pray that I would have self control and use it only for the times I am not to have my attention elsewhere and not as a distraction to “get away” from the struggles of life. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Signing off from one woman to another.
Jenny Wren
Yikes, I missed this yesterday! Ok. Catching up – the technology I am thankful for is wireless phones and ways to directly communicate with aging parents, loved ones, friends, comrades, and business associates. Although I have to set strict limits on this for myself and children at times, the ability to quickly check-in and reaffirm a relationship from anywhere at anytime is a blessing.
Its so wonderful how I can live all the way across the country and actually be able to talk with my sisters on the phone or even see pictures of their kids. I have been reading the Canadian west series by Jeanette Oak. In that time only 100 years ago they would leave their family and not see them for years and years. I can not imagine that. Technology can be a curse and a blessing that is definitely for sure.