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Monday, April 28, 2025

Opus 2025-239: Ungarbling

This morning it occurred to me that one of the attributes of God might be ungarbling.  I know that’s not a biblical word.  I’ve never heard of it in a theological discussion, but it comes to me that if God was not able to write down what I say and reassemble it in a rational way I would never be able to communicate with Him.

For instance, I was thinking about Micah 6:8 which talks about doing justice, loving kindness, and walking humbly with my God.  I was focused on that last part walking humbly.  And I said something to the effect that I hope that I could walk proudly in humility with God.  Now you might have misunderstood me.  I might not have totally understood myself.  God knew exactly what I was trying to say.

I’m OK with that.

So add this to your list of attributes.  God is the ultimate translator.  He has the final straightener.  He will take the mush of our life and separate the cornmeal from the salt, milk, and possible sugar.  Or maybe He will adjust the ratios to make it what it should be.  I’m willing to leave that up to Him as I seek mastery of oatmeal.

homo unius libri

2 comments:

  1. I have missed hearing from you this week!

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    1. Thanks for noticing. I have been either traveling or relating to family over the loss of my brother. It is amazing how hard it is to spend time writing when surrounded by family and the need to blog recedes a bit.

      Grace and peace

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