Friday, July 06, 2007

Transformers, robots in disguise!

Go watch it. I loved it. I even cheered when the robot did cool moves. I don't care what you think. It's good.
This has nothing to do with Japan.. or does it?
So I went with some friends to go see this movie. Earlier that day we were having a small lil bbq get together. Somehow the word "Christianity" came up and I couldnt help but eaves drop. I do that anyway, but this time i wasn't hiding it. One of my friends said to another friend: "Don't be bringing your christian-ness here." It sounded like he was kidding, but i wanted to inquire. So I jumped in and was like "What's wrong with being christian?" And he was like "Oh nothing, i just dont like it when they push their beliefs on me." He's Muslim.
So I was like ok, sure. Here's where Japan comes in. I wonder if that's how they all feel. Im sure some are more open, and some are actually looking for answers, but how can we get to those who dont even want to listen? The conversation kept going but the topic changed. I didn't say anything about his comment. Awhile back, a friend asked me, "Can a non religious person be considered moral?" and i was like "Of course." That is true, so everybody can show love through kind actions. So if they dont want to listen, and our kindness is not unique, then how do we share about Jesus? It sounds simple, but at the time, i was sorta stuck.
Lately, I've been surrounded by people who are opposed to Christianity, but they are my good friends. I don't compromise my beliefs around them. They respect my beliefs, but they def. dont share them, so how do I get to them?! How can I get to the Japanese people? How can I get to my brother? These thoughts are always around me. One thing I know: Pray. but what else?
This is what I need to be praying for. I've been telling everybody that Im going to Japan for missions, but at the same time, Im unable to tell them what Im going to be doing. I gotta let go of my inhibitions and let the Spirit lead. I'm only beginning to know what that means.
That's all.
Side note: I think it'd be awesome to have Japanese transformers in the next sequel. Not all rice-rockety, but more like samurai/ninja like. It'll be cooler than Harry Potter. Yep, I said it.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

you've convinced me to watch the movie!!hannah, btw, i have never read hurry potter. i think i should after mission.