Thursday, August 10, 2006



snakes shed their skin... how often, i'm not quite sure, probably different for each specie, but i know this: they need to do it because they are GROWING and their old skin becomes too small to fit into. during this shedding period, they are at their most vulnerable since they may still be partially trapped in their old skin. predators could be lurking to pounce at any time. once out, the new skin is very soft and they are again susceptible to the enemy... however they can move, slither, whatever...

(it feels good to be in a new skin, maybe still shaking off the old... still vulnerable to attacks... but being able to move, dance, drum, sing and shout out to the One who deserves the thanks...)

8 comments:

Tracy said...

That's good Rich! I too feel like I am shedding my old skin. The old ways just don't fit anymore. It does feel like a vulnerable place to be at times, but having a group and community to be vulnerable with helps me grow through it.

Thanks for sharing and being the awesome friends you guys are.

(I had to give you a little something more than the corny pirate joke) :)

Laurence said...

Snakes On a Plane this weekend? Is that what you're sayin'?

Just kiddin'. I'm feelin' ya. I pray everyday God reveals to you what you're next skin will look like. With all the gifts God has given you, I just know it's going to be one of those spectacular ones that everyone wants to make boots and belts out of!

CRASH-CANDY said...

Remember Nicolaus Cage's snake-skin jacket in Wild at Heart?

"This jacket represents my individuality and my personal freedom..."

Eugene Peterson paraphrase:

At the time, discipline isn't much fun. It always feels like it's going against the grain. Later, of course, it pays off handsomely, for it's the well-trained who find themselves mature in their relationship with God.

Richcrockett said...
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Richcrockett said...

tracy~~ thank you for yours and keiths freindship. you guys are ALWAYS there when we need you. ps...pirate jokes are always welcome!

laurence~~ you are way FUNNY dude! the boots and belts part made me LOL and almost wake my wife who'd just fallen asleep.

candace~~ i forgot about THE jacket in that movie...it's all comin, back to me now... thanks for a GREAT quote by e.p!

Vicki said...

I am so here right now! I am still trying to wiggle out of my "old skin". What an awesome illustration of that point Rich. Thanks!

Jacqui said...

I'm so glad you posted this!! Very good image and so on time!

love you!

Richcrockett said...

i read an interesting article to pet-snake owners on the dangers to the pet if it does not have a "good shed". there can be weakened areas of the new skin because it does not thicken in that area, which can lead to tears in the skin and infection, even death! (yes, i know~~ i almost always take it to the point of death)... thanks honey, for your perspective!