Thank You, God
for helping me to disconnect
if only for a short time.
No television or computer.
No social media or texting.
Rather, fresh air and pungent smells,
Pointed sounds and colorful sights,
Surprising tastes and varied textures.
Genuine, caring people.
Thank You
for replacing those sometimes
wasted electronic moments,
with true connections.
Family and friends,
Love and laughter.
New memories I’ll cherish forever.
Most of all,
Help me to stay connected to You.
Let me not become so consumed,
so distracted by gadgets and remote controls,
that I forget You, the source
of my strength, my peace, my hope.
Amen