Freedom’s Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose….
Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2012
by Marijo Phelps
Freedom’s Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose….
I remember back in the day when we hung out at a pizza place on the Iowa State University campus called the Cave Inn. It got it’s name due to the fact that after a huge rainstorm the foundation of the basement part of the restaurant had caved in. That’s the way we got the story years later. It was 1970 and I had become an RN and was now working at the university where I had attended classes just a few years before.
Back then I had a Corvair van and was excited that everything I owned could fit into that van after I got rid of some furniture my folks gave me. “Freedom’s Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose…." was my motto and theme song. I took off for the summer to camp around the US and quit my job. One of the doctors at ISU told me he envied me and wished he could do the same thing. With $600 in my bank account and my roommate with strep throat beside me we left for California where I had friends and she had her brother and a summer job. I did most of the driving and she slept waiting for the antibiotics to kick in. We lived on a loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter spending out last 27 cents cash at Taco Bell upon arrival.
Just a couple of days ago Mick and I were talking about music that had affected us in younger years. He couldn’t think of anything that stood out. I mentioned Bobby McGee and got a quizzical look from my hubby.
“Just think about it… Freedom’s Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose…." from the standpoint of the Lord when we’ve let go of all we’re grasping and clasping it rings true. This time not from a “hippie and trippy" standpoint but from the position that when you turn loose of all the “stuff" in your life and what you have left is Jesus, then you are really, truly free. If you have nothing that you’d consider a “loss" when it is gone, then you are free because no one can take anything from you that would crush you or strongly affect you. “
He looked at me with a grin. I love our drives in the truck, looking at Colorado scenery on our way to hiking in the middle of nowhere. And I know, once again, that both of us agree that what matteres most to us can’t be stolen or taken away and that is our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Both of us, having decided years ago, to trust in His forgiveness and turn loose of much which used to trip us up to focus on what matters for now and eternity.
You can also come to know “freedom" – His name is Jesus and He is waiting for you to call on His name.
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Thanks for reminding me of Janis Joplin.And such a sad ending to her life - she was a great singer!
MJ-Excellent! Good memories; easy to recall-hard to forget. Many should define Freedom as well..
thanks Bing - as the German people in our community used to say "too soon old and too late schmart...."
It seems to me like you and Mick have it all figured out Marijo. Nice! :)Thanks Brianna - how is your book doing? Mine just got published about 2 weeks ago and I am thrilled! I am sure you remember that "new baby" feeling? I an 14 chapters into my 2nd one for my publishers too.CONGRATULATIONS Marijo, that's wonderful news. Already well into your second book, that's awesome. I do remember that 'new baby feeling' and it's a good one, so hold onto it. :)I will hold on to it and the books are selling - people are coming to me and asking to buy it too - sold six since yesterday and haven't even tried to sell it (have prayer for sure) and they are selling at the publisher's site, Amazon and Barnes and Noble too. God is good!
Very interesting articleYep and I will e-mail you...,
I think it can shape a piece of novel. as you can describe scenery in your articles i think you should think about it.Thanks for the vote of confidence - I much prefer "short and sweet" and am not into all that tedious character development which would go into a novel - I have written 2 that could be novellas though and many short stories.
Love that picture. Loved your article. Here's to your health. Proud of you.
Colorado is such a beautiful place. My ex-husband's family lived there so we would visit quite often and the views were always breathtaking.
Thank you for the article and photo.
Pat JohnsonWe are totally hooked on Colorado! thanks for stopping by my article!
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