Creation

Shalom God,

You've probably heard it before but Bill Cosby does a great routine about Creation. It goes something like this:

God created a tree and it was "good."

Man created a refrigerator and it was "awesome!"

God created a bunny and it was "good."

Man created a car and it was "amazing!"

The refrigerator broke and the car is on the side of the road

but the tree is still standing and the bunny's still hopping.

It's funny but it's also so true. We look at what WE'VE done and marvel but forget to look at what YOU'VE done and even give You any credit. Having said that, I'm actually writing to thank YOU for something WE'VE done.

I've been finding myself more and more intrenched and involved in using technology in my work as a rabbi and teacher. From this blog to webinars to social networking sites to email - it seems to consume my day. And to be honest with You, I love it. I love the ease with which it allows me to connect with people, share information and talk to people about...You.

What I guess I'm trying to say is thank You for giving us the wisdom to develop the amazing technological advances that have consumed so much of our time and energy. I also have a request, please help us to remember that everything that You or we create can be used for good and evil. Help us to use our minds, our intellect, our creativity and our vision for Your sake. We may walk with our own feet, but we still rely on You to guide our steps (asher heichin mitzadei gaveir - from the morning blessings.)

Help us use the gifts that You've given us for goodness and not for evil, for bringing Your Presence more profoundly into our world and not crowding it out.

L'hit,

David