Plugged In

Tuesday’s Thought

Last week, a fluorescent light burned out above my desk at work. It was on one minute and off the next. Before a helpful man in the Facilities Department replaced the light, he asked: “What’s wrong with it?”

“Oh, it’s burned out,” I knowingly answered. I had tried turning it off and on several times before requesting a new light. I was sure it was burned out.

“Have you checked to see if it’s plugged in?” He asked.

Hummm—hadn’t thought of that. With a little jiggle of the plug, once again there was light!

Sometime later that day, I thought How many times do I forget to plug into the real Power?

This true-life illustration could be a fun one to reenact with a grandchild. Unplug a lamp and ask your grand to tell you why there’s no light--no power to the lamp. Like my friend from the Facilities Department, ask “Have you checked to see if it’s plugged in?”

Then explain to your grandchild that being connected (or "plugged in") to God gives him/her the power to make good choices and live a God-honoring life.

"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5)

He is able,
Mary
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