Master of the universe: one is better, one is worse


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Aug 25 2024 11 mins  

It’s truly your lucky day! Because, even though I didn’t think I’d ever share this secret again, I’m gonna show you the main ingredients you need in order to be master of the universe. And despite what you might have thought, up until this moment…


You are NOT already the master of the universe.


But I’m here for you. You’re my digital neighbor. And the Bible says to love your neighbor as yourself. So, keep reading. And in almost no time at all your master of the universe status will change. Oh, and by the way, don’t let those scientists who say the universe is expanding throw you off course. It’s do-able if you have the right stuff and never give up.


So, are you ready? Good, let’s get to it.


First off, you gotta gather up the ingredients to get the universe going in the first place. And you’ll need a rough idea of how long your materials can last and what they’ll be made of. No worries. You can do all the calculations on the handy device of your choice.


(note to self: build a master of the universe ingredients calculator app. money in the bank)


So, go get yourself some awesome light sources, water, oxygen, and as many of the elements as you can. Remember, you’re gonna build the right kinds of planets, moons, suns, and other heavenly bodies to form a functioning and cohesive universe. This ain’t gonna be some lean-to chicken hut for crying out loud. And you don’t want it to just splatter all over the place. Right?


OK, once you have all those ingredients, it’s a good time to pause, at least for a few minutes or so, to ponder your “end game.”


And your end game has to be able to answer these two questions…



  1. What’s your “why?”

  2. Who’s your target audience? (or, in this case, who will be serving you?)


Alright. Great! You’ve got the ingredients. And you’ve answered the two questions for your end game.


I’m sure you’re probably like most people who want to be master of the universe. Your WHY is already answered in your goal. And your target audience is made up of the fairly intelligent creatures you’ll control. All those so-called “people” who’ll tend to the planets, moons, and stars so you can relax.


So, it would probably be a good idea to take some of those ingredients you gathered up and see if you could stir them together and make some interactive beings. Personally I think this would be the hardest part of the whole thing. But maybe you’ve already got some good ideas on how you’ll do it.


And once you have a couple of those “beings” formed, see if you can devise a way for them to procreate. You certainly don’t want to have to go make new ones every time you turn around or get bored. Am I right? And if they make new ones, that just means you’ll have even more of them to control.


Win-Win


OK, now you’ve got a bunch of self-replicating creatures building stuff and working on “their own ideas.” So, move in and show them how it’s all done. After all, they wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for you. And they’ll probably just bend over backwards trying to find ways to thank you for controlling their lives.


And that’s when you’ll have an irresistible urge to send me thank you gifts. Not necessary. Seriously.


I’ve gotta be transparent and tell you something. For the vast majority of people I’ve shared al this information with, it all sounds like too much work. Yeah, I get it. If you’ve gotten this far, you might be at that crossroads, too. If so, there’s another option.


You could just leave the whole universe in the hands of someone who really knows what He’s doing. That’s the option I’ve chosen. And I gotta tell you, it’s the only option you’re most likely gonna be able to commit to long term. And long term is much longer with this option. Plus, it’s such a relief to know you’re not in charge of things like…



  • Gravity

  • Oxygen

  • Water

  • Sunlight

  • Moon dimensions…etc…etc…etc


So, if you decide to take a pass on the whole master of the universe thing, consider the prayer option.


Pray to the God of Creation and thank Him that He made you, the world, the universe, and everything in it. Thank God He didn’t leave it up to men and women. Because we haven’t even mastered which clothes go in which cycle of the washing machine.


Thank God


In the best of times, where’s the challenge?

In the worst of times, where’s your choice?

And in the fevered pitch, where’s the silence?

When the love is breached, where’s the voice?

Could you have your very life taken from you

While the world stood at your feet?

Wouldn’t that completely stop and numb you?

Wouldn’t you admit defeat?

Well, thank God He didn’t leave it up to you…

Thank God He didn’t leave it up to you. (repeat)


In the darkest hours, who’s your Father?

In the scheme of things, who’s the One?

And in the best laid plans, who’s the Spirit?

When your heart is healed, who’s the Son?

Could you let your very blood be taken

For your friends who’d run away?

Wouldn’t all your faith and hope be shaken?

Would you even think to pray?


Thank God He didn’t leave it up to you…

(repeat twice)


Lyrics © 2009 (me)


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Stay tuned…


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