Pursuit
One of the best lines in ‘Revenge of the Sith’ had great bearing in the past few weeks. “Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.” I had to give up something I found very precious. I knew that the very effort of holding on to it was causing harm. It interfered with what God wanted. And…simple physics…me hanging on…while God is moving said item away…would cause a ripping and a tearing. The parting would be more peaceful if my fist was not clenched around it.
Still weighing in my head about the large safety zone I have around me. Heard a song recently…this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZLf--Uc7V0. Jimmy Needham’s song “Hurricane.” It speaks to me, because I am afraid to pray this way. It feels like I am inviting pain and suffering. But I know my walls are large, and I miss simple everyday things to help advance the Kingdom.
So the voting craze is over. I was expecting a big stink over the votes, but things this year the polls were streamlined and fixed. So…yay for efficiency. I am nervous about Obama and his ideas. But I voted, so I can complain if needed. I really, HIGHLY dislike those fellow citizens who criticize the government…but do not exercise their right to vote. The most DIRECT way they can stand up for their political beliefs…and they waste it. I think…Sherif?...said it best back at Taylor: “If you didn’t vote, don’t bitch about the government.”
A few weeks ago, my Bible study group was discussing the variety of ways God loves us. Honestly, I am not comfortable hearing how God pursues me like a lover. Always attributing male pronouns to God makes the mental picture…awkward. Yet…God love me so much, that He wrote a love letter CENTURIES in the making. He wanted me to know Him, what He thought about me, how I was worthy of His attention, and everything He went through to draw me to Himself.
Quotes from Ultimate X-Men #14: Phoenix?:
-Jean Grey: What’d you DO?! It’s what you DIDN’T do, SCOTT!
-Scott Summers: Jean-I honestly have NO IDEA what you’re talking about. PLEASE, just this once-explain it to me.
-Jean: For the leader of the X-Men, you are a TOTAL COWARD around me! I have to ASK you to make every single move you’ve EVER made on me. I’m SICK of it. It’s just STUPID, Scott. I’m PSYCHIC, I know you LIKE me. I know you WANT me. I don’t know WHY you can’t just take that extra step. Is it nerves? Is it fear of REJECTION? Because if that’s the case let me tell you THIS… …I’ve read your mind. I know EVERY SINGLE thing you want to DO to me. EVERYTHING. There are exactly TWO things I WOULDN’T do. TWO. The rest is fair game. So in the future-please, be just a LITTLE spontaneous. PLEASE.
*Scott immediately pulls her into a passionate kissing embrace.*
-Scott: Well?
-Jean: It’s a START.
-Jean Grey: Do you think anyone heard us come in?
-Scott Summers: Who CARES? Jean, this is HARD for me. You don’t want me to be repressed. You want me to take charge, to not be so timid around you. I’m TRYING…but you’re not making this easy.
-Jean: Sorry. Understood. I’m putty in your hands, Mister Summers.
-Scott: Shut up and KISS me.
-Jean: [Telepathically] I hope this new you sticks around, Scott. I could get USED to this.
Graphic novel - Ultimate Fantastic Four #6: Frightful by Mark Millar
FULL CIRCLE!
A guilt-ridden Reed Richards attempts to undo his greatest failure by using time travel to fix the snag that caused the teleportation accident that resulted in Ben Grimm becoming the Thing. If it works, Ben will be Ben and the Thing will never have existed. And neither will the FF. Be careful what you wish for!
Plus: the awesome return of Dr. Doom! The zombiefied FF escape from their Baxter Building prison! The deadly debut of the Frightful Four! Johnny Storm finds out he has only 28 days to live! And that’s all just for starters!
Arjayen
Still weighing in my head about the large safety zone I have around me. Heard a song recently…this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZLf--Uc7V0. Jimmy Needham’s song “Hurricane.” It speaks to me, because I am afraid to pray this way. It feels like I am inviting pain and suffering. But I know my walls are large, and I miss simple everyday things to help advance the Kingdom.
So the voting craze is over. I was expecting a big stink over the votes, but things this year the polls were streamlined and fixed. So…yay for efficiency. I am nervous about Obama and his ideas. But I voted, so I can complain if needed. I really, HIGHLY dislike those fellow citizens who criticize the government…but do not exercise their right to vote. The most DIRECT way they can stand up for their political beliefs…and they waste it. I think…Sherif?...said it best back at Taylor: “If you didn’t vote, don’t bitch about the government.”
A few weeks ago, my Bible study group was discussing the variety of ways God loves us. Honestly, I am not comfortable hearing how God pursues me like a lover. Always attributing male pronouns to God makes the mental picture…awkward. Yet…God love me so much, that He wrote a love letter CENTURIES in the making. He wanted me to know Him, what He thought about me, how I was worthy of His attention, and everything He went through to draw me to Himself.
Quotes from Ultimate X-Men #14: Phoenix?:
-Jean Grey: What’d you DO?! It’s what you DIDN’T do, SCOTT!
-Scott Summers: Jean-I honestly have NO IDEA what you’re talking about. PLEASE, just this once-explain it to me.
-Jean: For the leader of the X-Men, you are a TOTAL COWARD around me! I have to ASK you to make every single move you’ve EVER made on me. I’m SICK of it. It’s just STUPID, Scott. I’m PSYCHIC, I know you LIKE me. I know you WANT me. I don’t know WHY you can’t just take that extra step. Is it nerves? Is it fear of REJECTION? Because if that’s the case let me tell you THIS… …I’ve read your mind. I know EVERY SINGLE thing you want to DO to me. EVERYTHING. There are exactly TWO things I WOULDN’T do. TWO. The rest is fair game. So in the future-please, be just a LITTLE spontaneous. PLEASE.
*Scott immediately pulls her into a passionate kissing embrace.*
-Scott: Well?
-Jean: It’s a START.
-Jean Grey: Do you think anyone heard us come in?
-Scott Summers: Who CARES? Jean, this is HARD for me. You don’t want me to be repressed. You want me to take charge, to not be so timid around you. I’m TRYING…but you’re not making this easy.
-Jean: Sorry. Understood. I’m putty in your hands, Mister Summers.
-Scott: Shut up and KISS me.
-Jean: [Telepathically] I hope this new you sticks around, Scott. I could get USED to this.
Graphic novel - Ultimate Fantastic Four #6: Frightful by Mark Millar
FULL CIRCLE!
A guilt-ridden Reed Richards attempts to undo his greatest failure by using time travel to fix the snag that caused the teleportation accident that resulted in Ben Grimm becoming the Thing. If it works, Ben will be Ben and the Thing will never have existed. And neither will the FF. Be careful what you wish for!
Plus: the awesome return of Dr. Doom! The zombiefied FF escape from their Baxter Building prison! The deadly debut of the Frightful Four! Johnny Storm finds out he has only 28 days to live! And that’s all just for starters!
Arjayen