How We Going?

 

oceanheader Hey folks we're back from vacation and ready to roll. I thought I would post one of my beach musings today but coming up in the next few days is something really exciting! I have several guest bloggers ready to weigh in and bless Soulfari readers (you know who you are), so stay tuned in!

*How we going?

"Different strokes for different folks, and so on and so on and scooby dooby dooby". - Sly and the Family Stone, Everyday People

I have a unique “gift”, one that usually produces the awesome side-effect of laughter. It may be the left over effect of my speech issues when I was younger. (Read more Jay History 101 here) or just part of my wacky personality, no matter, it’s a gift and I use it with pride. This gift has no official scientific name but let’s call it “Wordmixology”, the unusual pairing of words into new (and exciting) phrases. The normal pattern of this gift reveals itself when I greet people, often leaving them with puzzled looks on their face.

I like greeting those lonely toll collector peeps and on the way to North Carolina we visit many such oases of collection. Imagine the surprise of one such happy soul when a van load of Cookinghams rolls up to her booth and she hears a bright and cheery…

*How we going?

She cautiously handed me my change and wished us a nice day…her day was just picking up for sure. As we pulled away, my family was rolling with laughter and a new catch phrase was born, one that was repeated throughout our vacation.

Our trip to the Outer Banks was fantastic, with much laughter and grace. Right now I am writing this while looking at the ocean in the early morning sunlight. The word for today…perhaps three I think.

How we going?

This new phrase of mine…it fits. It’s a question right from the heart of the Father. “Are we OK?” “Is our relationship growing?” or quite simply…”How we going?”  In my mind a wonderful thought arises…You make all things glorious. Indeed He has, the splendor and majesty of this place is glorious, soul quieting glorious. Yet all this beauty pales in comparison to being in right relationship with the Father. That is a glorious gift beyond measure.

So…have you heard the Father ask you “How we going?” lately?

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Romans 8:16-17 (KJV)

*Ed note: a mixture of How’s it going? and How we doing?

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Comments

Duane Scott said…
A deeply profound thought, truly! 

Asking myself this question..... a little fearful of the answer. 
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks my brother! However, I get the sense that the Father would want you to know how proud He is that you would ask the question.
Duane Scott said…
;)

That is true, I suppose. Thanks for the encouragement!


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Phil said…
You've inspired me to ask the question. Thanks for taking the time to spill out your thoughts! :)
S. Etole said…
Listening for the answer here ...
jasonS said…
So thankful for the beauty of relationship with my Father. It's such a privilege and joy. Thanks for this, Jay. Glad you had a great vacation. :)
Jay Cookingham said…
Rejoicing with ya my brother! Thanks Jason!
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks for coming by Susan!
floyd said…
I for one, although I suspect multitudes more, appreciate that kind of humor! Makes me feel better about myself and my form of humor that sometimes tends to be two steps outside the crazy category. 

I'd say the proper answer to your new question would be, "In the loving and graceful arms of my Father." If we're going any other way... it's the wrong direction...
Ed said…
Humor anyday, and everyday is a precious commodeity. Thank God that we are sitting down when we pass the toll booths, lol.
Jay Cookingham said…
It's good to laugh my brother...even with Toll Collectors!
Jay Cookingham said…
I might be more than your two step limit there my brother!
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Jay Cookingham said…
Have a great time in Colorado...hope you have plenty of laughter on the trail!
Joanne Norton said…
Have heard a variety of different phrases and word choices in various parts of our country and an eye-rolling look would cover my face  --  and then I'd try to remove that and seem smiley.  You and yours are filled with creativity and humor.  Not much else counts forever and ever, Amen.
Jay Cookingham said…
Thanks...I think that toll collector (and every one I said it to) is still rolling their eyes!

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