Day Nine...

Apologies for not blogging this yesterday. A lack of time management on my part. Upon first glimpse of my blog you might get the impression, I'm going to talk about my "diet". Food and lack of exercise has definitely consumed my desires for quite some time. However, I wouldn't say that it's the cause of how I turned out. As I embark on this quest to reach my ideal weight, I find myself looking more inward at who I am.

On the way to work (my substitute teaching position), I was listening to a song by Big Daddy Weave "Audience of One". The lyrics nailed my heart which bled tears from my eyes. If I wasn't driving, I would've burst even more.

I come on my knees
To lay down before you
Bringing all that I am
Longing only to know you
Seeking your face
And not only your hand
I find you embracing me
Just as I am

And I lift these songs
To you and you alone
As I sing to you
In my praises make your home

To my audience of one
You are Father, and you are Son
As your spirit flows free,
Let it find within me
A heart that beats to praise you.
And now just to know you more
Has become my great reward
To see your kingdom come
And your will be done
I only desire to be yours,
Lord

So what could I bring
To honor your majesty
What song could I sing
That would move the heart of royalty
And all that I have
Is the life that you’ve given me
So Lord let me live for you
My song with humility

On a personal note, actually very personal, I did a show recently where I was to do all-new material. I felt very discouraged by the material. It wasn't all bad, but I think I hit a writers' block in my comedy writing. I received a few laughs, but I felt so vulnerable to the audience not laughing. Personally, I feel my style has gotten a little more meaner. I like to poke fun at certain people, but I try to keep it within the boundaries of being clean, and appropriate for the whole family.

Most comedians will attest to the statement that "Comedy is pain". Whether it's the comedian talking about an experience where they were duped, or someone they know did something really dumb, there's always a statement of someone or something being the punchline. I recently did a joke about Susan Boyle that some people got on my case about. The only reason I chose her is because I had the idea for the joke, and needed someone everyone would know. She was a very easy target. As I write this, I would like to issue an apology for anyone who might have been offended by my joke about her. I want my comedy to mean more.

Day Nine was probably the hardest day I've had so far, because I felt so depressed about my life in general. Today is a new day, and I will rejoice and be glad in it. Thank you so much for your support!

Hebrews 13:8 - "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

ABIDING,
Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com