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Make Mine A Double
I wrote this playful song from the perspective of Stanley Ipkiss, the character from the movie “The Mask.” While I’m not a huge Jim Carrey fan, his performance in this film is undeniably memorable. He goes all out with his over-the-top antics, especially when he’s infatuated with Cameron Diaz’s character. Just picture him with his heart pounding, eyes popping out, and that signature wild energy—it’s both hilarious and captivating!
His Name
The other day, I was watching a movie where a family was anxiously waiting in a hospital’s waiting area. When the chief surgeon came out, he delivered the all-too-familiar line, “We’ve done everything we can. Now all we can do is pray.” What? It struck me that prayer was being presented as a last resort, as if it were merely an afterthought.
In reality, prayer is incredibly powerful and should be our very first action. It’s our direct line of communication with God, who hears every word we utter. Yet, so often, we treat prayer as a final option rather than the first step in seeking guidance and support.
Alongside prayer, we must also cultivate trust. Trusting that God sees the bigger picture allows us to surrender our anxieties and fears. This doesn’t always mean that circumstances will align with our desires or that they will become easier, but ultimately, God knows what is best for us.
Beacon
Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
This verse is easy for me to memorize because it resonates so deeply. A “lamp” primarily illuminates the immediate area around the bearer, making it invaluable for navigating a path as you walk. In contrast, a distant “light” serves as a guiding beacon, much like a lighthouse for a ship navigating through dark waters. The captain can spot that light from miles away and use it to steer the ship safely.
In this song, I reflect on the significance and dual purpose of these forms of light. Interestingly, a single light can fulfill both roles. While a lamp in hand illuminates our immediate surroundings, it can also be seen as a beacon from afar, guiding others who may be lost.
The phrase “Your word…” refers to God’s word—the Bible—which aids us in both ways. It helps us see clearly what is happening around us and acts as a guiding light for those searching for direction. Furthermore, God’s word protects us from unseen dangers, such as dark cliffs or treacherous edges.
Lights can lead us to places we’ve never been, empower us to accomplish things we’ve never done, and reveal wonders we never even knew existed.
However, there’s a significant risk in relying solely on what feels most “natural” to us. Sometimes, trusting our immediate perceptions can be misleading, especially when we consider that as humans, we are inherently flawed. Our own judgments and ideas may be the least trustworthy of all.
More
Many times, when we find ourselves at rock bottom, we seek help and support from those closest to us. Unfortunately, they don’t always respond as we hope. However, there is ONE source that is ALWAYS there for us—God—who assures us that we are “more” than what the world, or even we ourselves, might think.
Romans 8:37-39 (NIV):
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
These verses remind us that despite our struggles, God’s love is an unwavering force, empowering us to rise above our circumstances and see our true worth.
True
This song is inspired by a deeply complex and unforgettable dream I had, which I often refer to as “My Dream with Jesus.” It began at a house party, and from there, He and I ventured on a journey to a series of incredible places. Throughout our walk, He revealed lessons in everything we did and saw.
In the song, I describe each scenario in vivid detail, returning repeatedly to the realization that, while I know it was just a dream, I’ve never experienced anything that felt so real. Ultimately, I found myself wishing that every moment of that dream could be true.