A phenomenon that has really taken off in the business world since 2005, is this special day -- today -- "CYBER MONDAY" --the Monday after Thanksgiving. Retailers are "banking" on millions, if not billions, of dollars of "on-line" sales to really boost their "bottom line."
Oh the wonders of computers ! When they work well, all is well -- when they don't --- well, you know how frustrating that is.....
In 2006 -- on-line sales on "Cyber Monday" were $610 million.
In 2007 - they were $730 million
In 2008 - they were $846 million
In 2009 - they were $887 million
In 2010 - they were $1 Billion, 28 Million
Now you see why so much attention is being given to sales for Christmas on this day.
Merchants are offering deep discounts, and free shipping.
Who wouldn't want to get a "deal" today?
I was thinking today about the spiritual significance of this phenomenon - the computer age of commerce which they now call e-commerce, as it relates to our lives.
As great as the computer is -- and as great the wonder of technology - have you ever stopped to realize who really created this? some say Steve Jobs or Bill Gates.
Who really has the creative power of information and technology? You guessed it -- God
God can hear every prayer, prayed by every person on planet earth -- all at the same time - and yet HE gives personal attention to each petitioner.
God even knows what you need, before you ask.
HE delights in answering your requests, and loves to bless his children.
Somebody rightly said that God has three answers to prayers:
Yes
No
Wait
I have to admit, I like the "yes" answer --- sometimes HE says "no" because HE knows better for me.
Often HE tells me "wait" -- and that is hardest to do ... God is always ON TIME -- never late -- and I add, "seldom early" - Ha!
Seriously, spend time with God today in prayer. Tell HIM what you think you need --- pour out your heart and soul to HIM -- HE is listening - and HE will answer you!
Oh yes -- all his answers are PAID FOR ---and there is always FREE SHIPPING !
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