Ask...

From the day we are born we have this amazing ability to learn. Our minds, like computers, can process and store all kinds of information that can be made available at any time. The great thing here is we don't have to push any buttons to access it.

But what happens when we try to search our database and cannot find the information we are after? Our back up system kicks in which will access data from external sources. In simple terms, when we don't know the answer, we ask. We can ask for advice, we can ask for directions, we can ask for help, in fact there is a whole universe of things we can ask for. But how many times have you felt that you have missed the boat just because you haven't asked a question because you were too embarrassed, too shy, didn't want to look silly in front of others or maybe just couldn't be bothered? Personally, I have done this more times than I am comfortable with. Peer pressure in the army was my comical downfall on a number of occasions but due to the fear of me looking a right berk on this reflection, I shall keep them to myself.

The wonderful thing about talking to God and asking him for help is you'll never look silly. You can ask him about anything you like. You can speak to him about your darkest and deepest thoughts and you will never have to worry about what he thinks. One of the amazing things I have found that when I do talk to him everything is silent. I like to think that it's because he is listening to everything we say and he doesn't want to miss anything. God's love for us means that no matter what time of day or night, no matter what the circumstances are, we can ask him for his help, love, grace and forgiveness and he will be there to listen. It's very comforting to think that he is there at the end of our very own private line using our hearts as his switchboard. Just ask.

Today's Bible reading is Matthew 7: 7-12