I Ponder Thusly

I'd like to think of myself as being a stable individual, but if I said it, it is possible that I would be lying, depending on the definition of "stable."

Although... Joyce Meyer said in her book "Me and My Big Mouth!" that we can claim attributes for ourselves just by declaring that we have them, and this will make it happen. We can speak something into existence like God spoke the world into existence because we have a power similar to that of God's (being created in his image). I suppose "The tongue has the power of life and death, and they that love it will eat its fruit" from Proverbs might be an appropriate citation here.


So I should be shouting, "I am a stable!" Er, wait a minute. "I am stable! I am not a mindless amoeba!! Woot!" and be happy about it. Except I probably wouldn't say "Woot" because that's more of a Whatserface (and Tim) interjection and I like to mix things up a little and attempt to sound more smarter than everyone else. So, "Most Outstanding!" could do.

One thing I pride myself about myself is my versatility. If you are reading this and thinking right now, "JAC...VERSATILE? Yeah right," then, well, this may be one of those "speak-into-existence" experiments. I'm always up for self-improvement! Because hasn't God given me everything I need, and all of us everything we need, for a full life in Christ?

Anyway, I'm just so dern versatile, it amazes me. Yes, I can be far too easily given to disillusionment, but I can be just as easily given to unnatural happiness and contentment.

It's like a flick of a switch. First I might be Fraked out, man! but then...hey, watch the versatile switchover. I'm walkin on Sonshine! I'm being flexible enough to bend away from my carnal, self-absorbed tendencies after I recognize them. Ridding myself of stubbornness and rebellion against what I really know is right.

Props to me. And, props to Jenny C, CC Steve, Mike, Big Red, Chad, BJo, and Mom and Dad for nudging me to grow up. I mean, we all have struggles. I usually know how to make it through most all of my struggles deep down inside, but having people bring things to the surface for me is very helpful. I'm so glad God has shown his love to me just by random things people say.

Yes, Jenny, I will know what to do with my life before pigs fly - I thank you for the reminder. I enjoy the fact that you have confidence in this. CC Steve, thanks for reminding me to praise God through all situations in lieu of messy escapades. Mike, thanks for reminding me that pigs do fly; I fully agree. Big Red, it's great writing to you - its very encouraging to me somehow. Chad, thanks for being there for me as a brother in Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to use you to speak to me. BJo, you B-Rockin my world, valuing my company and assuring me of the good things God has for me. Mom, thanks for talking to me. Dad, thanks for the 2-5 hugs I get every day. (Dad, thank you also for cooking so much for me, but please stop, as I now have 2-5 pounds to lose.)

God bless, all. Be excellent to each other.