California Gurls- Katy Perry Feat. Snoop Dogg

March 12, 2011


Another day, another dollar. Today was a pretty great day, other than the fact that I had to leave Florida and resume my career as a student. It was filled with songs and Amo. It was about a nine hour ride (including stops) so we were afforded the opportunity to listen to a ton of music.


No matter how hard I try to connect today's Psalm and the song, they are just too different. Maybe one day they'll match up, He's got that way about Him.


The Song: California Gurls or more affectionately known as Ocala, Florida Girls
Man, I love Amy Ergle and this song will stick with me for a while. Katy and Snoop do an adequate job at explaining to the world why women from the 31st state are so great, but our revamped version about the chicas that hale from the 27th is so much better. It gave me an opportunity to flex my lyrical muscles, albeit somewhat poorly, and have a good time chilling in my apartment solo. The highlights of our fine city are played up, and our true southern nature is projected. Ocala, Florida girls are great! Most of my closest friends are from there and I am so glad that I was able to grow up in a town where you can know pretty much everyone with about 2 degrees of separation. It's home, but it's also great to branch out. And you know what, Mrs. Brand and Mr. Dogg make a great case for California, one of these days.


The Psalm: Dos
To be honest I have had to reread it a couple times, and I may do some more research about it. I am pretty positive that David wrote it, and I think when it says "It is your birthday" (The Message) and in a much more amped up version (ba dum chhhh) "I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, You are My Son; this day [I declare] I have begotten You" (Amplified Bible), that God is saying this to David. That God will do whatever David asks, to conquer these nations or to "throw them out with tomorrow's trash." That's crazy to me, but it is something we all have access to. I mean God's not a genie, He doesn't just give us everything, but I think what is amazing to me is that He is THAT accessible. We may not get a "Yes" on everything we want, but He invites us to ask and talk and be mad, be real. He wants us to talk to Him and because of Jesus we literally can talk to Him all day everyday. We don't have to butcher a fattened calf or build an alter to gain an audience with Our King. Jesus as the sacrifice gives us the ability to just say "Hey God, I'm struggling today" or "Lord, I love you" or "I really want a boyfriend." 


The last part of the Scripture for today "But if you make a run for God- you won't regret it." really sticks out for me. It brings to mind another verse John 11: 16 (The Message version says it best for me). Jesus is going to raise Lazarus from the dead, but the disciples know if they go they would be in danger. But good old Thomas says "Let us also go, that we may die with Him." It may seem morbid, but that's a faith I want. To be able to run after God, no matter the worldly consequence, and have complete confidence that it is the right, true, and best decision. A life lived out like that is a full one. Go for it. Just do it! Nike with Jesus!