Tonight I had my first experience of being a what I would like to call "Jesus Freak". I have been trying to get a friend of mine to come to church with me but he has politely refused both times. I'm not sure why but I feel that he would really enjoy the 12:30 contemporary service and something tells me to keep gently inviting him despite his refusal. The parable of the unjust judge and the widow reminds me of what persistence can do :o) We were talking about the big guy of course and he had some questions for me. They were common questions that a non-Christian would often ask about God. Why is there so much suffering in the world if there is a God? What happens after we die? What has made you so 'attached' (as he put it) to God? I was zealous to answer, and talk about it more. I surprised myself by my zest, which just seemed to pop out of no where! You have to understand, I'm a person who used to say things like "Yeah he/she is a nice girl, but I can never be close with him/her, cause they're too holy." But here I am, finally understanding the passion one can have for Christ the Lord in their heart and the urge and desire to want to spread the good news, like boiling water bubbling over the top of a pot. Anyways, the experience was quite a powerful one. I had lots to say to this friend of mine, but it felt as if God was speaking through me. I had earnest desire to convince him of the goodness (and existence!) of God, rather than just going on about the topic for the sake of making 'my point' in debate. I will keep my friend in my prayers tonight.
I have some kitty pictures to share, the 2nd love of my life. Jesse seriously thinks he's human, the nerve! Charlie has found new favourite spot, although he's never gone back since I stuck my head in the cubby hole and harassed him with a million kisses ;o) Notice the black and white purse he's curled up on top of - tres artistic of Le Charlie.
有一位神,
有權能創造宇宙萬物,
有溫柔雙手安慰受傷靈魂。
有一位神，有權柄審判一切罪惡，
有慈悲體貼人的軟弱。
有一位神，我們的神，
唯一的神，名叫耶和華。
有權威榮光，有恩典慈愛，
是昔在今在永在的神。
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