 ~Size Matters?
Adrian Veidt: It doesn't take a genius to see the world has problems.
Edward Blake: No, but it takes a room full of morons to think they're small enough for them to handle. ~dialogue from Watchmen (R)  
I really thought I would like Watchmen. I'm not sure if it was that it turned out to be something I didn't expect, but it was just "OK" for me. Decent visuals and a fairly interesting storyline... perhaps had I read the comics I would have enjoyed it more. I certainly wouldn't suggest for anyone to run out and see it, but if you're planning to... brace yourself for an over abundance of blue male nudity.
Genius vs. moron; quite the spectrum. Adrian Veidt is the genius and Edward Blake enjoys taking name-calling the shot @ Mr Veidt. In the context of this dialogue, I couldn’t agree more with the sentiments shared. Problems; whether they infect the whole of the world, or if they are narrowed down to our own lives… it’s wise to realize they are not within our grasp to handle. Certainly there are small enough problems in our own lives where we can get by on our own accord, but it does not mean its best. As far as the measurement of the size of the problem, it is a matter of perspective.
By no means am I a genius, nor have I considered myself a moron… well maybe sometimes; however, when it comes to problems (especially my own) I tend to lean more towards the realm of moronic… I have a feeling I’m not the only one. When it comes to world size problems, I don’t really believe that I could handle them on my own. But, when it comes to my own personal problems, no matter how big or small they may be, I tend to take the path of a moron and believe I can handle them on my own. Certainly there are problems small enough that I make due with my resolutions, but there are other cases where my solutions are utter disasters and end up causing far more harm than good. Sadly, even after years of experiencing failure, I find myself fitting the moronic mold… not always, but many times.
For God no problem is too big, no problem too small. The trick here is to learn to lean on Him rather than ourselves. For those of us who have accepted the free salvation gift of Christ, the way has been made for reliance on God… for those who have not, the outlook is bleak. Through Jesus Christ we have been joined with Him.(a) He is available, call to Him and He will answer.(b, c, d) Seek Him with all your heart and you will find your answers. (e, f, g). God is always available, always listening and no problem is too large for Him!(h)
a: Matthew 11:30, b: Proverbs 15:29, c: James 5:16-18, d: Philippians 4:6-7, e: Proverbs 3:5-6, f: Jeremiah 29:13, g: Proverbs 8:17, h: Luke 1:37 (thought history) |
