"You are God and I am Not!"

As I prepared to exit my car a couple of days ago I heard the following single phrase of a song, "you are God and I am not." At first blush I thought "this is the most absurdly obvious statement I have ever heard." I admit that this is a knee jerk reaction. I also know that I sometimes over-react to things. I realize that it is just a song, or to be more accurate a simple phrase from a song. I attempt to exercise caution and avoid making too much out of song lyrics. I have often counseled others to be cautious of the same thing. Yet, I still believe that there is some truth in my immediate reaction. It is or at least it should be obvious to everyone that "I am not God!"

I don't know any more words to the song. I did not hear any more of the song. I don't know what the title of the song might be. As you can see there is a lot I don't know about this song. I have reflected on this phrase for the last several days. I have given it enough time to simmer. To be completely honest I have stewed over it for what I am sure amounts to more hours than was necessary and may be even healthy. As we all know some things get better with age and other things simply begin to smell. Which of these might be true concerning my thoughts and comments I don't know. I am certain that others will be better judges of this than I am. You be the judge.

The fact that not only have others made this statement, but I have been known to make this obvious statement myself hints at a potential spiritual conundrum. The thought must have at least crossed my mind at some point. I must have considered that in some way or fashion I am "the master of my own destiny and the captain of my own fate." I must have heard the whispers somewhere in the deepest recesses of my being that this was a possibility. Hidden away in that secret place, that dark corner of my existence, the place that I am reluctant to expose to the light, the thought must have occurred to me that I am in control of my life and circumstances.

For some reason I feel the urge to remind myself that "I am not God!" It is not enough to simply remind myself of this fact but also to vocalize the words. I need, for some reason, to hear these words fall like rain from my own lips. I let them wash over me like a flood. They surround me and engulf me as I am immersed in the reality of the this simple yet profound truth, "You are God and I am not!"

What do you think?

Absurdly Obvious?
Simply Profound?
Necessary Reminder?
Verbal Confession?

Just somethings to think about along the way.

Bob