Saturday, November 3, 2012

Possession.


"No" I asserted quietly, "I think John-henry has a point. While you two may be able to recognize each other's voices, the real risk is in someone else mistaking a command from you."
I had just been listening absentmindedly to John-henry and Ryan debate about if it was okay for Ryan and his girlfriend to call out commands without the use of names at the obstacle course. John-henry  ran with my support, doubled his argument and we "won" this  little disagreement between friends.
"I don't think we have ever been introduced," I said in the aftermath, "my name is..."
"You're Bobby's female!' he interrupted with a look of triumph.
*Ahem*    "Yes," I slightly colored then added,  "my name is Katie."
His face slightly colored in response. I laughed at his slight discomfort, attempting to put him at ease.
"We hear a lot about you in Connections class, so thats where I know you from" He explained  glancing Bobby's direction.
"No worries" I smiled, " It's true enough I suppose, just hadn't thought of it that way before."

We parted our separate ways  but the title still remains - Bobby's female, Lol. Of all the titles of the world this is one I am particularly happy to carry. While my knee jerk reaction was to state my independence, "My name is Katie." The general warmth of the title  has only grown on me and made me smile more than once in remembrance.  It has also caused me to ponder other such titles of possession.
I am an American Citizen, so in some ways I belong to America.
I am a Seventh-day Adventist, and to some that would certainly imply possession.
(though it should be noted that while possession to some, has a negative connotation, these are titles I am proud and privileged to carry and I cite them in the most positive light.)
But the title of possession that I treasure most of all (Yes even more than being Bobby's female)  is the fact that I am HIS Child. His Daughter, His dearly beloved and it is this title that makes my entire being smile. The God of the Universe loves and cares about me. He  talks with me each day, gives me His holy word full of promises and lessons, and my personal favorite, He takes time just to spend with me and grow our relationship. He is my heavenly Father and I know that while other titles of possession may come and go, His love for me is steadfast and will never ever fail and it is by this knowledge that I can sing.

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