the number

the number

by

Carol Cunningham

Here is what is stirring in me, May 13, 2019!

>>> the number >>>

it tries to define me

it lures to scare me

it makes me contemplate

it tempts with frustration

it highlights regrets

it does memory U-turns

it displays math calculations of the future

HOWEVER…

it makes me wonder

it contains deep wisdom

it flirts curiosity

it brings a smile

it takes my breath away

it rejoices in God’s goodness

it builds glory faith

it says “Ha-ha,” out loud to the world!

NEWSFLASH!!!

the number

is an IT!!!

And “IT” is not in charge!!!

Oh, Jesus, help with this revelation!

The Media is not your friend, unless they are loving and honoring

YOUR number

However, they have their own agenda

for

Your NUMBER

My number used to be different than it is today.  It carried many identities and relations and door-opening opportunities and prestige in various venues. 

Yet, surprisingly, it carries more of everything today!

Smiles and excitement!  Wow?  Really?  Yes, Hallelu-Jah!!!  Really!!!

Now, MY NUmber has a flavor.  To the outsider, it looks like mint chocolate chip almost all of the time.  But to me, some days and today, it feels a bit more vanilla!  Yes, there are vanilla moments more often now.  I try to not let vanilla last too long (My friends say that I’m good with that!).  However, it is a challenge to stay “mint-chocolate-chipper” all the time. 

I don’t always relate to my NUMBER…and I can hardly explain that!

Yet, left foot > right foot > continues to work!

Relating to IT is different for everyone, even if you have the same NUMBER. 

  

OH, the number!

“What is IT,” you ask?

 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

 MY NUMBER is

100 – 27  =  ?

I recently imagined it this way, so I thought I’d have you do the math!

Does 73 sound better than, “In 27 years, I’ll be 100 years old!”

It’s all about perspective, isn’t it!

It’s all about attitude!

It’s all about gratitude to my Jesus!

So……

What does the number mean to you?