Election 2008

As I look back on the elecetion season of 2008... I am reminded that no matter who is President of the United States of America, I am happy that my Hope, Faith, Confidence, my Identity, is in Jesus Christ.


































Amen!

The digression of self worth

Two days ago, I needed to feed my caffeine habit. I stopped by a convenience store close to our house. As I walked through the door my gut picked up an unsettling feeling, or maybe it was my nose, ah, the smell of patchouli incense, no big deal. As I walked past the counter I was greeted by a young lady... unfortunately one could barely understand her because of the 4 lip piercings. Never mind that, I was on a mission to fulfill my caffeine needs. Once I made it to the soda dispenser I was overjoyed by the choice's I had, all 3 of them, the remaining 5 were "Out of Oder". Nope, that's not a typo on my part, that is what the sign said. So I selected my Wild Cherry Pepsi, slightly sad because I really wanted Mt. Dew.

While I was waiting for my enormous 48 ounce cup to fill, my mind was sucked in to the music playing on the radio. It wasn't really music, it was more like an anthem to "Ho's", now I'm no Don Imus, I am just quoting what I heard, and it breaks my heart. The Rap was enlightening me just how young women are viewed in some cultures in this country. The song was idolizing women for their bodies and their body parts, and then not even thanking them for "a little bump n' grind". It is some kind of social status is you have sex, and then disrespect the woman. WOW, I thought I would never say this, but I am getting old! Music like that was non existent when I was in high school. Well, now my cup is full, and my temper is rising, I better pay for my refill before blood shoots out of my ears.

As I stand in line, I observe the employee trying so hard not to dance to the very same song that makes me want to vomit. I observed her various piercings no only on her lip, nose, labrea, ears, and midriff I wondered, Why? As she finished with the gentleman before me in line, I couldn’t help but to notice how short the employee's loin cloth was. I kindly stepped up to the register and stated my drink was a refill even thought it was a cup from one of the stores competitors I just wanted to make it clear. She then asked me a question, our exchange is below:

Employee: is that a rebrill?

Me: I’m sorry?

Employee: es da newb?

Me: It's a refill.

Employee: 4.11.

Me: How much?

Employee: 4.11

Me: That's and expensive refill!

Employee: Oh, I thought you said it was newb.

Me: Oh, nope, it's a refill.

Employee: [fumbling with register] I need some smoke, it's 93.

Me: Here is a dollar

Employee: K...

Me:...

Employee: ...

Me: ...

Employee: ... Oh, ya want yer change?

Me: PLEASE!

Me: Thanks

As I exited the store, I was angry, confused, and just felt like I was exiting the twilight zone. As I climbed in to my work van, I realized that the young lady that helped me was displaying herself just exactly the way the song she was listening to had asked her. Her worth is found in her friends, lovers, and if she fits mold of society.

I am pained by what I see in society today. I am saddened that in just 12 years (or maybe sooner); my daughter will be a target. She will be targeted by so many things that the devil throws at her. It is, and will always be my prayer, that my daughter finds her identity in Christ, not in others. That her beauty is in the spirit, and no matter what, she is beauty in Gods eyes. I do not want my daughter to fight the fight that the employee is fighting!