“Please enter your new password now.” “Please confirm your password.” Error. “Password must contain at least one capital letter.” “Please confirm your password.” Error. “Password must contain at least one numeral.” “Please confirm your password.” Error. “Password must contain at least one character #$%!*&^.” “Please confirm your password.” Error. “Password must contain at least 12 characters…”
Have I triggered any PTSD here? We’ve all experienced the “joy” of either entering an unaccepted password or — heaven forbid — the dreaded “I forgot my password.” Yeah… just click on the link to reset your password. Error. “Password must be different from the last three passwords used.” Ahhh!!! I actually once in frustration used as a password “applestinksyoujerksX2”. It kinda made me feel good — and it actually worked.
Anyway, such was my experience this week as I sought to file an insurance claim due to wind damage on the roof of our home. Companies are increasingly seeking to eliminate person to person interaction as much as possible and are opting for online forms and computer responses. I suppose, if it wasn’t for the ignominious password, it might be less stressful — but… not. It seems like sometimes there is no end to what might compromise a simple login and block access to an account. Can I just access my account, please… have mercy on me… I’ve been typing since Tuesday…
My password debacle and lack of access to my homeowners insurance account actually reminded me of a wonderful spiritual truth. I have no such frustrations when it comes to accessing the account of my spiritual condition. Jesus has done that login work for me.
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. Romans 5:1-2a NIV
What a wonderful truth! Peace with God and access to His grace — through our Lord Jesus Christ! What is the password to access the account of being justified? “Jesus”. Just Jesus. No extra characters needed… no other forms required. A personal interaction with Creator God is possible because of the personal sacrifice of a Loving Savior.
I have a feeling logging into online accounts will always be frustrating to me, but thanks be to God that Jesus has created instant and permanent access to my Heavenly Father through His wonderful provision of redemption.
Well, back to the homeowners insurance account. I’ve given up on the online route and I am picking up the phone and just giving them a call… it’s ringing. “Hello, Thank you for calling Liberty Mutual Insurance. All of our operators are currently busy. Estimated wait time is… 37 minutes.” “Please select one of the following menu options… or for faster results, please login to your online account.” smh
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