Hitting the power button

Recently one of my teachers asked for my help with her computer. It was not doing anything and couldn't figure out how to even get it to turn on. We played with cords and finally decided let's just try the power button again...for the 3rd/4th time. As we did this I decided why not pray too..."Come Holy Spirit, Come Holy Spirit."

Sure enough it turned on and began working like there was never an issue. She asked me how did I fix it and I said, "I literally pushed the power button and prayed." We both chuckled to ourselves about praying over the computer to get it to work, but God truly intervened!

I think in our lives there are moments that we need to turn off/turn on again the power button on ourselves and call upon the Lord to come on in. We have so much happening in our lives we need to sometimes reset ourselves so we can operate at full capacity again. This may sound like, "Oh, I have to go on a weekend retreat and get away from everyone." Perhaps yes, maybe that is what is needed. But I think it can be as simple as going for a walk without your phone and praying. It can also be as simple as curling up in bed with a good spiritual book and then taking a long nap. Maybe it is as easy as saying in the moment, "Come Lord Jesus, Come!" Just this little reset can add fresh eyes and perspective to the day.

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Lord, 

Help me to turn off the outside distractions and things creating anxiety, frustration, or pain and retreat into your love, mercy, and comforting embrace. Allow me to unplug and reset so my focus be back on you, your word, and your love. 

In your name,

Amen. 

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Simply a little pencil in God's hand,

Elizabeth