Sunrises and Tattoos
I've been thinking lately about what Christ is to me? Part of this comes from Joel P. Sure, I would say that Christ is my Lord and Savior...but, what about my treasure? Is he that which I value above all else in life? Would I (rather, do I) sacrifice all for the pearl of great cost?
And then...what about him being the bridegroom? A friend of mine, Andy Schulz, and I were talking the other day about the difference between saying that you "love" someone and that you "are in love" with someone. It seems that when I hear the latter from a husband or wife, it just carries so much more weight?
All of this is to say...that I think I have neglected some necessary aspects of my relationship with Christ. I have neglected spending precious time together for the sake of my own comfort. I have cherished other things besides him and invested more time in other relationships around me.
So....one tangible thing I have resolved to do in order to fix part of what is lacking is to get up about an hour or so earlier in the morning to spend time in quiet. You have to understand that I hate the mornings and love sleep, so this is one way that I could physically show my desperation and longing for an intimate bridegroom-bride relationship with Christ. I want to be pursued by him. To be loved by him. To be captured by him.
I've done that for a couple of days now, and I've seen a big difference in my days. Not that there's necessarily anything sacred about the mornings...but, it's what my heart needs right now.
By the way...I'm thinking about getting a tattoo on the inside of my left wrist. That way, I would see it everyday, but it could be covered up with a watch or long-sleeve shirt for jobs and such. Anybody got any ideas about what to get? And yes Todd, sarcastic remarks are welcome.
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how about the buckle of a watch or the buttons on a long sleeve shirt. That way you could play a little game with yourself everyday called, "Is that my tatoo or is that my watch?"
Don't get a tatoo man. Not because it's morally wrong or because of what scripture or your 3rd grade teacher says... it's just not a good move in the long run.
don't get one. no matter how easy you think it will be to conceal for work...it won't be. It has proved really difficult. I have even had to hide it leading worship and on mission trips. I also thought it would be easy to hide. But as Robert says...not in the long run.
by the way if you decline the advice, accept this piece and don't get a spiritual one.
I think you should go for it.
Get one that says...
"POSER"
i knew i liked you susie moore.
Dude, I agree with Robert. You can't ever get rid of it. Before you decide to get one, begin observing old peoples' tatoos. They're just not attractive.
Sorry to anyone who is reading this and is old and has a tatoo. I'm sure yours is lovely.
Of course Moore is going to be for it... she's got like entire sleeves of them.
Though I personally don't have an opinion for or against let me just say...
1. I totally predicted Susie's comment
2. Rachel's lovely comment is very funny
At one point I almost got a tatoo of a naked chick cascading down my forearm. Then I was awakened from my drunken stupor and opted for the more reasonable Dale Earnhardt #3 on my right buttocks.
holy cow Robert both of those were shocking! ha! very funny Rachel.
oh my... I love you guys so much! thanks for all the laughs!!!
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