I watched a movie recently. For me, it was the kind that could change your life. I'm not sure I'd describe it as either good or bad, but it was certainly a reality check. Afterwards I sat on the couch in a state of shock, and then I started crying. And then I couldn't stop, and poor Bryan must have felt guilty for hiring the movie, cause I was a wreck. I couldn't think about the movie and not cry. The movie was "the boy in the striped pyjama's"
But in a way, it did something good for me. It made me glad to have received God's unmerited Grace. I did nothing to earn it. I never deserved it, but it's mine.
And what I had taken for granted my whole life suddenly looked like the most marvellous and wonderful gift. My birthplace, parents, sisters, lifestyle, ability's, talents, intelligence and every little detail of who I am and how I came to be this person seemed and is so precious. But most importantly is knowing that I was only a small part of that, mostly who and what I am today was thought out, planned and designed by God.
Every single one of us has the potential for both good and evil. My mind wasn't warped by structured and regimental thinking. Hatred for another race wasn't drilled into me through the government and education system. I was bought up in a Christian home with parents who are fallible but loved me.
Still, we aren't without lies and deceptions in our western world, so be on guard! And be thankful..
