My BFF Jesus ;-)

11 May

I love the new AT&T (formerly Cingular, formerly AT&T, formerly Cingular…) commercial that features a dialogue between a mother and daughter that I am sure is pretty commonplace in many households. Thankfully, my kids aren’t old enough to have their own phones yet so that is speculation on my part. It is the age-old struggle of responsibility vs. privilege set in a contemorary context with even more contemporary language.

Check it out if you haven’t seen it yet.

I am always interested in how technology is changing our culture and this commercial hilariously demonstrates how this happens all the time. It also made me consider how I talk to God. Often times it is relegated to short bursts of repetitive cliches. I sort of send out quick spiritual text messages to him that are often so similar to previous contacts that I might as well use shorthand. I suppose the Holy Spirit will translate this for me if God is not hip to the lingo. Thankfully we do have unlimited calling on that plan, although do I really use it that much?

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t have a problem with the concept of “breath prayers.” I think that is very healthy to turn to God to trust him, to release, to quiet ourselves without having to go through some long formal process. What I want to challenge in myself is rushing my communication with God. Often times, I struggle with the idea that God already knows what is on my heart, do I really have to say all the words. I think the answer is yes and no. I don’t have to say them for God to know and understand and maybe even respond to me. He is full of Grace like that! However, I know that the more time I spend in conversation and meditation with Him, the more he reveals to me and the deeper our relationship grows.

So anyway, I will still probably “text” God, but I want to make sure that I have a much more balanced communication with him the same as I would with any friend. Hopefully more so.