When Technology Sleeps In: My Triple Alarm Wake-Up Call
This morning, I woke up two hours late. Not because I overslept on purpose, but because my trusty phone—my usual alarm—decided to take a break from its duties. No buzz, no bark, no wake-up call. Just silence until 7:00 a.m.
Now, I’m not one to let a hiccup like that derail my commitment. I’ve got an early morning shift tomorrow, and I intend to be there on time. So today became a mission: Operation Wake-Up Reinforcement.
The Alarm Army Assembles
First, I ordered a battery-operated alarm clock from Walmart, scheduled to arrive with my groceries at 4:00 p.m. This little device is advertised to be so loud it could wake the dead—or at least shake me out of my deepest sleep.
Second, I dug through drawers and closets searching for my old RCA electric alarm clock. It took three hours of trial and error to figure out how to set the time and alarm again. It’s probably over a decade old and may have failed me before, but I gave it a second chance.
Third, I’m still using my phone alarm. Despite its betrayal this morning, I’m not ready to give up on it entirely. Maybe I just missed the dog’s bark that usually accompanies its ring.
So tomorrow morning, I’ll have three alarms going off at once. If all goes according to plan, I’ll leap out of bed like a startled cat, possibly send the bed crashing to the floor, and emerge victorious—on time and uninjured.
A Lesson in Preparedness (and Grace)
Technology is a gift, but it’s also a reminder: don’t take anything for granted. Even the most reliable tools can falter. That’s why we prepare, we adapt, and we keep showing up.
I believe God honors our determination. He sees the effort behind the scenes—the alarms, the grocery orders, the dusty RCA clock—and He smiles at our persistence. Sometimes, the spiritual wake-up call comes wrapped in a practical one.
My Body’s Cry for a Walk
Amid all this alarm drama, I had hoped to take a walk today. My body is starving for fresh air and movement. There’s something sacred about walking outdoors, letting creation speak peace into our busy lives. I may not have made it today, but tomorrow’s another chance.
Scripture Reflection: Awake, O Sleeper
“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” — Ephesians 5:14 (ESV)
Sometimes, it takes a failed alarm—or three—to remind us that waking up isn’t just physical. It’s spiritual. Each morning is a fresh invitation to rise with purpose, to shake off yesterday’s fatigue, and to step into the light of Christ’s presence.
Whether it’s a phone, a barking dog, or a battery-powered buzzer that gets us out of bed, the true wake-up call comes from within. It’s the Spirit nudging us: “Get up, child. I’ve got something for you today.”
So tomorrow, when all my alarms go off in glorious harmony, I’ll smile through the chaos. Because I’m not just waking up—I’m rising to meet the day with faith, readiness, and a heart that says, “Here I am, Lord.”
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