If you’ve been watching the news over the past 24 hours, you know that Microsoft has had some issues, well, that might be a tad of an understatement. Yesterday afternoon, I noticed that I wasn’t receiving emails. I refreshed my inbox, and the next thing I know, I’m booted out of email and can’t get back in. Hmmm, what the heck. This continued for quite some time.
I asked Google the dreaded question: “Is Microsoft experiencing an outage?” Yep, the answer was “widespread outage.” Ok, I thought, I’ll go on to other things.
As I made my way through the afternoon, there were many times I found myself at a standstill. I went to do something, only to realize I needed access to my email or to my work calendar. I began to focus on projects that didn’t require email, getting some things accomplished that had been set aside for some time.
It was actually nice to be able to focus on a few things without the interruption of email. I was able to complete some long overdue tasks and organize piles that had been forming in my office. I made a to-do list for today of things that don’t require email or my computer, for that matter. I realized that it was ok that email was down. It was out of my control, so I just needed to focus on other things.
At one point yesterday afternoon, several of us made our way to one of our priests’ offices and began to chat. Yes, a little about work, but we talked about our lives, families, growing up, etc. It was a nice change for a bit. You know what, no one was particularly upset that we weren’t able to access email or work calendars.
This morning, I found myself thinking about how much we are all so focused on emails, text messages, and social media. When these technologies fail, then what? We find ourselves lost.
Friends, what are we not focusing on when we are so wrapped up in the technologies of this life? Do we spend time talking with family, friends, or Jesus? Maybe this major outage of a technology giant is a wake-up call from Father. Maybe He is saying, “Hello, can you take a look at your priorities, please?”
I’m sure that at some point my work email and calendar will be back online today. But…if not, I have other projects needing my attention. And…instead of sending an email, I might just have to pick up the phone and talk to people; now there’s a concept!
Even if you aren’t affected by the Microsoft outage, I encourage you to change it up today. Make a phone call instead of sending an email. Have a conversation; you might just find it’s a better experience 🙂 .
Have a good day, friends.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
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