Havin’ A Talk With God
Episode #11 – Afghanistan
God
Good morning, Thyme.
Thyme
Why God, this is the first time you ever started the conversation. I’m jus’ comin’ into the meadow now.
God
I was waiting for you.
Thyme
Oh, I’m so sorry. I’m runnin’ a bit late this mornin’. I had ta’ wash up Mama an’ she was bein’ a mite persnickedee.
God
I know.
Thyme
I hafta say I’m most flattered that YOU waited fer ME.
God
Why flattered?
Thyme
Well, you know. Youse a big shot! An’ I’m jus … jus … well …
God
… a little shot?
Thyme
Well … yeah.
God
Well, I’ve been called many things, but, a big shot?
Thyme
Oh, I’m sorry. I’m jus’ a bit discombobulated this mornin’.
God
Well, then you’ve come to the right place. What’s on your mind this morning?
Thyme
(deep sigh)
Afghanistan.
God
Afghanistan?
Thyme
Yeah, Afghanistan.
God
What about Afghanistan?
Thyme
Well, ya’ got a minute?
God
I got all the time in the world.
Thyme
When’er ya’ gonna fix Afghanistan?
God
Oh, that.
Thyme
Yeah, that.
God
How come Afghanistan an’ not Ukraine?
Thyme
Well. that needs fixin too, but let’s not forget ‘bout Afghanistan. We both know it needs fixin’ an’ we both know things is a mess over there, so why ain’t they getting’ fixed?
God
It’s complicated.
Thyme
You mean it’s too complicated fer the likes a’ you?”
God
No. But’s it’s gonna take some time. There’s a lotta people that need a change of heart.
Thyme
But can’t you just fly in there and start changin’ some hearts?
God
The process has begun. Be patient.
Thyme
Well, I guess I ain’t so patient cuz travesties are bein’ made an’ people are dyin’.
God
Sometimes it takes that to change the heart.
Thyme
There must be a better way.
God
I agree. Got some ideas?
Thyme
That’s your job, not mine.
God
Who told you that?
Thyme
Well, the Bible says, “Do unto others as …”
God
Yeah I know that one.
Thyme
So?
God
So, if you believe that, start doin’.
Thyme
What do I have to do with Afghanistan? or even Ukraine fer that matter?
God
Everything.
Thyme
Oh boy! Here come the one-word answers …
God
That’s why they’re called the “word” of God and not the “words” of God.
Thyme
So, one word is enough?
God
Ya’ got that right.
Thyme
An’ what word might that be?
God
Try “Love”.
Thyme
You mean I hafta love the Afghanistaners an’ the Taliban?
God
That’s close.
Thyme
I don’t follow.
God
You simply have to love more. Love all people more.
Thyme
That’s gonna help way over in Afghanistan?
God
Yup. You an’ the rest of the world doin’ it
Thyme
If we all love more, that’s gonna heal Afghanistan?
God
Better believe it.
Thyme
Well, OK. If you say so …
God
I say so.
Thyme
Love more. Hmm … I guess that ain’t so hard …
God
No, it’s not so hard to love more. Just imagine if everybody in the world loved just 5% more.
Thyme
That would change the world?
God
You bet.
Thyme
That’s a lotta love. I may even do 10% more!
God
Start now. Don’t wait another moment.
Thyme
Well, OK, I’m jus’ gonna do that.
God
Atta girl.
Thyme
This is gonna be fun!