Nope. I'm fairly certain I was born talking. Or at the very least, born-to-talk.
It wouldn't surprise me one bit to hear my own mother announce that my perpetual chatter commenced on the very day of my birth. If that were indeed the case, it was likely simply because I felt it my duty to share my very own version of the birthing experience. You know, just to make certain my mom got the story straight on January 23, 1958.
From as far back as I can personally recollect, my inclination has been to fast-forward my speech to intelligible statements and crystal clear points. Intelligible and clear at least to me, and yes - lots of 'em.
Intelligible and crystal clear. Apparently then, politics are out of the question. That's okay. I've never been accused of being politically correct anyway. In all likelihood, I'll not have an episode of burning desire to enter that shady arena.
Speaking politically incorrectly then I suppose, I have a few intelligible statements and crystal clear points to share.
I believe ...
- Our Country should remain 'One Nation Under God.' God alone.
- There should be no religions. Only devoted relationships with Jesus Christ. Though I religiously attend a Baptist church, I have no religion. Only a Savior.
- Abortion should be illegal. It is not a woman's right to end the life of her child. Life, on the other hand, is the child's inalienable right.
- The Ten Commandments are 'commandments'. They're not suggestions.
- An eye for an eye. It's Biblical.
- Everyone has inner struggles. If your own inner struggles cause separation from God's will, pray for God's forgiveness, mercy and grace. He is faithful and just to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. I know - been on the unrighteousness side of the fence too many times.
- Islam is not a religion. Islam is a cult. There's a difference. Research it.
- Coexist? No thanks! C = Islam. I = Wicca. S = Taoism. Nope. Won't be buying that bumper sticker. The symbols are intended to identify a plurality of religious beliefs. The word itself is intended to encourage religious tolerance. (See my second bullet-point ... There should be no religions ... Only devoted relationships with Jesus Christ.)
"One Lord, one faith, one baptism; One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." - Ephesians 4: 5-6
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves." - Matthew 7: 15
"Thus you shall not show pity: Life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot." - Deuteronomy 19: 21
"Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." - James 4: 4
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." - Proverbs 1: 7
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you." - Jeremiah 1: 5
"You shall not follow a crowd to do evil." - Exodus 23: 2
"Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die." - Proverbs 31: 8
"For you formed my inward parts; you covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are your works. And, that my soul knows very well." - Proverbs 139: 13-14
My speech.
My freedom.
Praying those are never taken from me.
