The Body

The body also referred to as the shell, a vessel, and so on. It is what others see, when they look at us. Others who look only with their eyes, not with their hearts. This aspect of the human condition often makes me a little sad. Sad because I’m guilty of this too.

Sometimes I will look at someone and see they are dressed to the hilt, looking sharp Woman! A Lady wearing a very expensive, completely coordinated outfit. Wow, you are looking really smooth Mister! A Gentleman wearing a very expensive, completely coordinated ensemble. Right away the old stereotypes kick in. Sometimes I’ll frown and keep moving on. Sometimes I’ll smile and keep moving on. You wouldn’t believe the thoughts that go through my head at this time. The silliest, stupidest, senseless and sometimes mean thoughts. It makes me sad to think these things because I know it’s wrong and unchristian like. Here’s the flip side of this particular coin.

Sometimes I will look at someone and see they are dressed in nothing special. Male or female dressed in something that doesn’t fit snug, match, or cost much. Maybe it was even free from the goodwill, Christmas cheer, or cost next to nothing from a wonderful place like the attic. I almost always give a big smile, attach a salutation of some kind and often will mosey on over and engage in a little conversation.

I’m prejudiced you see. Hurts my heart a great deal to admit this to myself and others but there it is. A little, unknown fact, which is my secret. It used to be a secret. You have my blessing to shout this from a mountaintop. Tell anyone you know. It’s good to get rid of secrets. Air them out and share them with others. Boggles the mind. How good it feels to get rid of some garbage.

There’s another secret that appears to be spreading like a wild fire across the land. It’s not really a secret. It’s a hook at the end of a line attached to a good strong fishing pole. I say it’s just bamboo, doesn’t even have a reel. The net among their equipment is full of holes. I bet you knew that.

All I need, all I want, all I desire, is this. Our Heavenly Father, the Bible and the church I belong to which has a ROCK solid foundation and a fellowship I used to dream of. That is a Blessing to me. These Blessings I have in my life are a gift from God. There is one more Blessing I need to add. I lead a clean and sober life today. Alcoholics Anonymous, the big book, and the fellowship I have found there is also a gift from God.

Would you believe I’m just a girl? Plain and simple, my clothes don’t match nor do they fit well. Happy beyond words and wear a smile often. I sing loudly in my car, and when I’m home will sometimes dance. I have fun and most of the simple pleasures I enjoy are free.

I’ll share another secret. This one may cost a little cash. Go and fly a kite. You can buy a cheap one and it’s a blast! Pray for a little wind, it’s OK to pray for that. Maybe God likes to watch His children fly a kite. I choose to think so.

Freedom of choice, that’s another Blessing we all have. Thought about choosing to let God enter your heart? Just some food for thought, I’m praying you were hungry when you read this.