PHONE PSYCHICS are so 20th century now that one seer has ushered in the new age of instant messaging intuitives.

Justine Kenzer, a Los Angeles-based psychic for 16 years, is changing with the times by offering readings via instant messaging.

Kenzer says when she started e-mail readings through her website psychicgirl.com in 1999, explaining, "I wanted to do it because there's a different consciousness online."

But with instant messaging, she says her clients can ask follow up questions right away, and she can "read someone's energy" over IMs so there's no loss of psychic connection despite never seeing or hearing her clients.

If things keep going the way they are, Kenzer's crystal ball will soon be wireless.

She says she's looking into delivering readings via cell phone text messages.

Well, I have news for Justine. There is even more instant counsel available for those who are sincerely seeking answers to life's questions. And it is faster than e-mail. The prophet Jeremiah wrote of it long ago: "This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it---the LORD is his name: 'Call unto me and I will answer you and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know'" (Jeremiah 33:2,3).

Why do we look everywhere but to Him? "The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere" (James 3:17).

I am reminded of a chorus we used to sing years ago:

I believe the answers on the way,
I believe the Lord has heard me pray,
"Cast not away your confidence,"
Saith the Lord our God.
Now by faith in Him alone I stand,
Firmly held by His almighty hand
Fully trusting in His promise
Praise the Lord!