Seeking Answers

Those of you that have read my ponderings or talked to me probably already know that I am not a big fan of Artificial Intelligence (AI). There are too many things that are being manipulated and it gets harder and harder each day to tell the truth. Those that aren’t paying attention will probably go through life believing a lot of things that are not true. Those that are paying attention will also be deceived, just not as often. I believe in so many ways that it will be our downfall (the world), but the cat has already been let out of the bag, so to speak. In spite of my great dislike, I have to admit that I was reminded that God is the God of all things, including AI. We were going to sing the praise song, “How Great Is My God”. I asked the musician if she could send me the words she wanted in the bulletin. After receiving it, she said by shrinking the letters or font, she could fit it all on one page. I looked at what I had and knew it was impossible. She started to read some of what she had and we realized the attachment I received was not what she sent. We made several attempts without success. I went over to their home to get a hard copy and then I would just type that in. Even as I was there, something else seemed to glitch on her computer. When we looked at her copy, it had added the chorus of the hymn, “How Great Thou Art”. We had been struggling to know how to end it and I believe that the Holy Spirit found the answer and caused it to be put into our lyrics. We didn’t do it. I see no other explanation. It ended up being an amazing and powerful close to the song. We tend to look at the world through what we can and can’t do. God sees no such limitation. I’m still not a big supporter of AI, but it was a wonderful reminder that all things come under His control. I need to re-look at what is going on in my life and try to weed out my human limitations and begin to see what God is doing or can do. I challenge you to do the same. We need to be more faithful in putting everything into God’s hands and letting Him lead the way. Our greatest desire should be to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. Yes, auto correct can change what we wanted to say, and AI can create things that only seem true, but God the Lord of all. Heavenly Father, I give You control of all that is in my span of control, both living and digital. Amen