Blog post #S

A long time ago my dragon angel said that I should blog about my view on comical “super heroes”. I am finally getting around to it. Some people might think it absurd or maybe even offensive, but I don’t care. Everyone is entitled to their OWN opinion. “Super heroes” are very comical and timeless. They’re iconic and idolized by many children. In the words of Disney “It’s adorable, it’s nice to see that humans never change.” That stops being cute when you graduate from childhood. If you’re an adult who does cosplay as a “super hero” or go to comic con, congrats you’re amazing. In my opinion these “super heroes” aren’t marvelous to quote Disney again, “There’s nothing super about them…” I guess it’s a super opportunity to wear pjs, tights, underwear, and any “super hero” paraphernalia. Where does it stop?    Honestly, I think our culture’s worship of “super heroes” could possibly become a cult. My Super Hero is the Super Hero who the world has forsaken. He is the ONLY Super natural Hero in existence: past, present and future.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1   He has “Phenomenal Cosmic Power.” (another Disney quote) far exceeding any “super power” in all the comic books.  He is the savior of my life and the lives of all mankind on this Earth that He created. Regardless of whether they choose to believe in Him or not. More than that He created us, He loves us, He is worthy of endless praise. We should never forget how Super God is. God is a timeless Super Hero who deserves glorious  acknowledgement forever.  

A new prospective

A while ago, I had lost my diamond bride-of-Christ ring. Recently, my mother found it. I should have been heartbroken that I had lost a diamond ring, but I wasn’t. I want to share that I think God has given me a new perspective on the ring.

The ring is just a symbol—a reminder. But I have never thought of it like this before! With that ring, I am declaring that I belong to Christ, that I will serve Him the rest of my life. But that also means that I am defined not by the world, but by God. This includes the fact that I am not defined by AT or the fears that might be connected to AT or medical-ness. So, this ring will always be a reminder to me to look up when I am not feeling positive. Also, I can’t criticize myself too harshly, because if I break my heart, then I am breaking the Lord’s heart.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 27:1

God is no one to be trifled with

When I was in my thinking place a while back, I found that I am scared to death of “falling in love.” Then I thought if God is love why doesn’t He scare me to death? I think the answer is He does sometimes, to get me to trust Him more.  He created my life and He purchased my life through His son -- my life belongs to Him. He has the right to scare me to death or more if He pleases.

I sometimes think people get this certain view of God as though He were some ever-loving magical hippy in the sky who wouldn’t hurt a fly.  But hell is real. His wrath is real, He is the Lord of Hosts; He commands His armies, He created all the terrible people of history and all the fierce monstrous beasts that walk or have ever walked the earth. He inspired John to write the book of Revelation and He can cripple your years and dreams before you are conceived. The possibilities are endless of what He could do to you. God is to be feared and He should scare you to death.

If you come to know Him and love Him as I have, you will learn to trust Him and believe that whatever He chooses to do with you, you will be falling into His eternal embrace of grace.

“…but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord.” – Psalm 32:11b

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” _ Proverbs 3:5-6

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
    fools despise wisdom and instruction.” _ Proverbs 1:7

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16: 33 

Tale as old as time

For as long as I can remember the story of Beauty and the Beast has enchanted me. I can relate with Belle’s curiosity, her longing for more than her “provincial life” and her courage to love.  Though I relate to Belle, I think I almost relate more with the Beast. Did it ever occur to you that because the Beast is so horrible is why Belle is so beautiful? Shouldn’t all mankind relate to the beast’s selfishness and angry bitterness that can transform a man into a monster? I can. If the Lord had not been so gracious with me, if Jesus had not lavished His love upon me I would very much be a monster. A monster crippled by bitterness, isolated from the world, never to know the healing power of love.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.  If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.