Do Over?

Ye spots 'pon yon scape redound mine flaws,

'Umbled, sweet Jesus; given chastened pause:

Yet sorrow's fleeting of a morning's joy;

Remitted to You, Lord, for thus to employ.

They weren't immediately apparent. After taking the picture, a quick glance at the reviewing screen instantly pleased me. Normally, in a studied shot, I'll take a series in assorted camera settings, but here, glad that the pigeons had not flown off, and not wholly present minded as I thought of the Pigeon sisters in The Odd Couple, I did not look closely. Many other thoughts prevented a critical (The spots were clearly evident upon closer examination of the capture later.) appraisal; this is the edifice (replete of fortress-like crenelations) of the neighborhood's Love Baptist Church, the pastor and many members known to me; I knew of the damage, which smacks of "May I be struck by lightning..." This is the truth: in the dawning light, I was so happy to get it done in one shot, making swiftly off to upload it after deciding to change the name of the blog, I didn't notice.

How appropriate. We must be reminded of our flaws as we approach the cross. I've no idea of the cause of the defect - the lens is dust free; something must be occurring otherwise. This picture was taken five minutes later and no spots. Go figure.

I've always been much impressed by this scene. We do get at cross purposes when we apply our subjective scrutiny to the happenstance, applying meaning that is projected from our idiosyncratic selves upon objective reality. And visa versa; the objective realism of a scientific view of natural history is at cross purposes to many a humble Bible belief. Even so, Jesus bids us take up our cross, and follow.

Here, a lowly storefront somehow serves God's purposes. Someone with a mission. (I'd like to attend a service some time.) What grabs me is the adjacency; two thieves?

Well, anyway, it was the pastor at Love Baptist that said we shouldn't let anything interfere with our walk with Jesus Christ. So, with all my flaws, step by step, forgiven and confident, I will maintain that trust and endearment. There is no doubt there is an electronic reason for those spots, presently beyond my understanding. Frankly, the lesson taken as stated is the more compelling one. So much for perfectionism - He loves us as we are.