What do the letters QWERTYUIOP mean? They are the letters on the top row of most modern keyboards... and why they exist might surprise you. When the typewriter was first invented, the keys were in alphabetical order. Typists could write letters quickly and efficiently. They were so fast, in fact, that the typewriter keys were sticking together and jamming. In an attempt to remedy the problem, it was decided to place the keys in uncomfortable and challenging positions. The result? Slower typing and fewer stuck keys.
The problem with this theory is that people figured out how to quickly type with the new configuration. Yet, I find it interesting that the keyboard never changed back. What we type on today is an old format and is less effective than it could be. If we’re not careful, we’ll do the same things in our own lives. We will create rules for ourselves that may work for a season... but before long we get stuck doing things a certain way when better methods come along. That’s why it’s so important to follow God’s guidelines for our lives rather than creating our own. His ways are consistent, have held up to the test of time, and are designed with our well-being in mind. Today, if you find yourself doing things the old way... maybe it’s time to do things God’s way. It may not be a simple transition, but it will be one that you will never regret.
