I’m one of those men who likes Romantic Comedies. My wife likes Action movies. We work well together – the mirror image of the typical stereotypes!
Over the years, you realize that RomCom plots and theme lines are fairly predictable. Minute 25 is the first kiss, minute 55 is the unveiling of the lie, and minute 80 is the reconciliation. The movies that actually hold your attention are the ones with a little bit of the unexpected.
Out of the ordinary is enjoyable. Constantly out of the ordinary is annoying and aggravating.
The term “capricious” reflects the idea of being unable to count on someone – given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour. When people can’t count on you, connection with others is lost. Over time you become “eccentric”, and then finally you are considered to be “obsolete”. Or at best a hermit or a recluse.
The term “constant” reflects the idea of security – occurring continuously over a period of time. The sun rises each day, God is in control. The air we breathe sustains our life, minute by minute. The night sky has far away stars and planets. And every so often, not always but occasionally, the aurora borealis lights the evening sky.
God has a certain romance and comedy in his daily actions. With a little flair for the different!
I rather enjoy God’s daily RomComs.