Internet

In today’s day and age, most things use the internet.  We use it to watch TV, play games, seek answers, video chat, talk on the phone (VOIP), listen to music, order items, sell items, and express ourselves, just to name a few.  Our computers use it; our clocks use it; our smartphones use it; our printers use it; and some of our appliances use it, too.  It is a dynamic and adaptable tool with endless possibilities.

So when it doesn’t work... you notice.  As the old adage goes, “You never know how much you like something until you don’t have it anymore.”  Our family gathered around the Roku in eager anticipation of watching an episode of “Castle” and a few minutes in, the video began to stutter.  

We can handle this - pause it to buffer!  No such luck.  Hmmm... speed test:  .44 Mbs.  Well that’s not good.

Our internet has fairly consistently been this low around 9:15pm.  Admittedly, most people are on using their internet about that time, which does slow our speed down, but it seems a bit extreme.  It isn’t as though this is some major issue - to have internet at all is a luxury - but we have been missing our internet.

Which is why I find myself remembering that adage and smiling.  I am thankful for the internet.  I am glad that God made it possible, and that we can use it to further His purposes.  We can stay connected with family when they have to be away; we can spread news and share joy with it; we can spread the news about prayer and needs that arise quickly; we can find out about nonprofits and help fund them; again... the possibilities are endless!