Better Than Underdog

Never give up; you never know until you try.

Allow me to introduce you to my canine friend, Underdog!

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If you were a cartoon-watching, American child between 1964 and 1973 (or you've seen reruns on Cartoon Network or elsewhere,) you may remember Underdog, the animal version of Superman.  As a testament to how television sounds and images can stick with you for years, to this day, I still occasionally bolster my courage by jokingly quoting the furry little superhero's catchphrase, "No need to fear--Underdog is here!"

Yes, I realize that I just admitted to quoting a cartoon character.  I'm sure I'm not the only one, though I may be the only one who'll admit it in a public forum.  My regular readers probably aren't the least bit surprised by my disclosure; you know there is a method to my madness. 

Like many people, I sometimes use humor to defuse tension.  I've written before that my sense of humor is dark, twisted, and irreverent, and it becomes even more so when I'm stressed.  Feeling fearful stresses me.  (How's that for a 'duh' statement?)  When fear tries to rear its ugly head, I think of Underdog, and I think of One Who is a million times better than Underdog.  Unlike Underdog, He's infallible.  Jesus is always there, always equipped, always equipping me with what I need--just when I need it.  Jesus is truly man's (woman's, child's) best friend.