Loading Up God’s In-Box

I passed a church billboard today that read, “GOD ANSWERS KNEE-MAIL.”  That is fast becoming your backup position if you lose your internet connection.  The latest of the online prayer groups is Dear God, an Australian based site that lets you air your petitions to the Almighty, by whatever name you want to call him/her.  Obviously, the greatest audience is among young people.  Most of the old folks probably regard it as “of the Devil.”  But the kids are always looking for new ways to personalize their Creator.

The site’s founder, Bill Tikos, an avowed “believer,” isn’t affiliated with any religion.  He just thinks that today’s youth need an outlet for their religious feelings, along with their mortal frustrations.  The anonymity of the web, like a confessional, encourages participation.  Of course, Dear God is not the first to feature shared submissions.  God Tube and Planetshakers has a similar interactive format.

I have a feeling that God’s in-box has been full since the beginning of time.  Man’s search for spiritual completion has involved various portions of fear, passion, power, entertainment, and now cyber-Spirit.  If you put your laptop on the floor, you can still be on your knees, while typing your prayer request. 

I’m all for using the internet to wax religious.  But we must be careful that we don’t let the worldwide web, like so many other forms of entertainment, consume us.  Personal interaction, human to human, is still the most excellent way to communicate.  Reading a book or viewing a sunset, listening to soft music or smelling fresh cut flowers — all of these are welcome devices to pull you away from the mesmerizing screen.

God can surely be found online, but the real chatroom is in our hearts.  All things in moderation.  Allow him to speak to you in many ways.  Listen and obey.  He’s always talking to you.  Maybe typing your thoughts online is a great way to express your feelings and share your experience with others as well

Dear God got 63,000 hits the first week alone.  I wish I’d thought of that.
Article
Dear God