June 3rd, 2007
Somewhere a Clock is Ticking
A clock ticks… tick – tock – tick… tock.
I have surgery on 6/22/07. And time slowly draws closer to that date. I will get to keep the bone that is going to be cut out and replaced with metal. I want to keep it. It is a reminder of just how mortal I am.
Tick…
I have a close friend who knew a guy who would frequent topless bars. The guy had some physical handicaps, but I guess he was a nice guy. I don’t think my friend would have hung out with him otherwise. This guy would have “lap-dances” and things like that, from what I am told.
Tock…
Matthew 5:27-30
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You must not be guilty of adultery.’ But I tell you that if anyone looks at a woman and wants to sin sexually with her, in his mind he has already done that sin with the woman. If your right eye causes you to sin, take it out and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than to have your whole body thrown into hell. If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.”
This is what people think of when they think of this guy, since he was proud of the actions that defined him. And then one day – BOOM – dead in an auto accident. His car went into a ditch and he died. He didn’t get yet another chance to repent. His time was up.
Tick…
I had several friends in High School, some who had driver’s licenses and others who had yet to reach that plateau. They were young, full of life, hope and dreams.
Titus 3:1-2
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.
Tock…
There was a tight curve in a street, and since they were going somewhere between 40 and 60 miles per hour over the speed limit, they didn’t make that turn. The car plummeted into a tracker type devise and killed three of the four teenagers in the automobile. The three children, not even old enough to vote, had come to the end of their time.
Tick…
I knew a guy who was quiet and well thought of in school. He focused on his grades and outlook on life for him was for the taking. Many would have classified him as a “nerd”, however he really didn’t care what others thought of him. It really didn’t seem to be enough when it came to consider his parents.
Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Tock…
He got into a big argument with his mother. And in frustration, it was said that he went back into his room to “clean his gun”. His mother came in to continue the argument or makeup with him… it will never be clear of her intentions since the gun went off and killed her instantly. Her time was up.
Tick…
My grandmother’s time is near. In fact, I write this right now feeling that by the time the sun rises, she will be gone. She’s had a stroke and a series of “minor” heart attacks. It’s frustrating for me. It’s simply frustrating. I want to “be strong” in this ordeal, but then I feel like I am calloused over without emotion. But if I don’t withhold it, I would simply be a blubbering idiot with no stop to my tears.
1st Corinthians 10:11-13
These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
…
I’m not standing firm. I don’t even think I’m standing at this point. I’m a mess… at least I know I’m a mess. That’s a start, I guess. God does have a lot of faith in me, because I don’t know how I can bear all of this right now… it’s a little much. Maybe I will wake up with a different attitude, but I really doubt it. My hope is that I pull it back together before my time runs out. Johnny Out…
Somewhere a Clock is Ticking
A clock ticks… tick – tock – tick… tock.
I have surgery on 6/22/07. And time slowly draws closer to that date. I will get to keep the bone that is going to be cut out and replaced with metal. I want to keep it. It is a reminder of just how mortal I am.
Tick…
I have a close friend who knew a guy who would frequent topless bars. The guy had some physical handicaps, but I guess he was a nice guy. I don’t think my friend would have hung out with him otherwise. This guy would have “lap-dances” and things like that, from what I am told.
Tock…
Matthew 5:27-30
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You must not be guilty of adultery.’ But I tell you that if anyone looks at a woman and wants to sin sexually with her, in his mind he has already done that sin with the woman. If your right eye causes you to sin, take it out and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than to have your whole body thrown into hell. If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.”
This is what people think of when they think of this guy, since he was proud of the actions that defined him. And then one day – BOOM – dead in an auto accident. His car went into a ditch and he died. He didn’t get yet another chance to repent. His time was up.
Tick…
I had several friends in High School, some who had driver’s licenses and others who had yet to reach that plateau. They were young, full of life, hope and dreams.
Titus 3:1-2
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.
Tock…
There was a tight curve in a street, and since they were going somewhere between 40 and 60 miles per hour over the speed limit, they didn’t make that turn. The car plummeted into a tracker type devise and killed three of the four teenagers in the automobile. The three children, not even old enough to vote, had come to the end of their time.
Tick…
I knew a guy who was quiet and well thought of in school. He focused on his grades and outlook on life for him was for the taking. Many would have classified him as a “nerd”, however he really didn’t care what others thought of him. It really didn’t seem to be enough when it came to consider his parents.
Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Tock…
He got into a big argument with his mother. And in frustration, it was said that he went back into his room to “clean his gun”. His mother came in to continue the argument or makeup with him… it will never be clear of her intentions since the gun went off and killed her instantly. Her time was up.
Tick…
My grandmother’s time is near. In fact, I write this right now feeling that by the time the sun rises, she will be gone. She’s had a stroke and a series of “minor” heart attacks. It’s frustrating for me. It’s simply frustrating. I want to “be strong” in this ordeal, but then I feel like I am calloused over without emotion. But if I don’t withhold it, I would simply be a blubbering idiot with no stop to my tears.
1st Corinthians 10:11-13
These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
…
I’m not standing firm. I don’t even think I’m standing at this point. I’m a mess… at least I know I’m a mess. That’s a start, I guess. God does have a lot of faith in me, because I don’t know how I can bear all of this right now… it’s a little much. Maybe I will wake up with a different attitude, but I really doubt it. My hope is that I pull it back together before my time runs out. Johnny Out…
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