| | I watched the movie "Amazing Grace" with Matt and Patty earlier today. It is a movie about William Wilberforce, an Englishman who initiated the ban of the slave trade movement in the Great Britain, and then the rest of the British Empire. The movie is well done and moving. You can tell from the movie that he is a very devoted Christian who at 1 point was thinking about being a priest and living a life of solitude. However, God did not give him an answer that way. He wanted William to remain in his position as a politician in the House of Commons. His interactions with John Newton, the author of one of the greatest hymn of all time, Amazing Grace, were full of energy and God's grace. He became a man of great importance not only in the world of politics, and also for the better life of mankind in general. He was full of compassion to the people around him and the folks who were suffering out there. His faith to God was incredible. I really admire his character and this movie made me want to know more about this great man of God.
Sometime I found myself struggling with the same issues William dealt with. What's the calling of God to me? Should I remain in my current position or do something else? Should I stay or relocate to somewhere else? What does God want me to do? Does God remain silence because he knows what's ahead of me? Although I know well that I won't ever be as great as Mr. Wilberforce, I do want to live a life that I can contribute something good to the world. How would I do it? There can be a list of questions that I can ask. I am eager to see how God unfold the journey of my life 1 chapter at a time. He continues to amaze me. May be just like the hit song from Carrie Underwood, I'll let Jesus takes my wheel. I tell myself to live by faith, and hold on tight.
The hymn "Amazing Grace" was sung and played a few times throughout the movie. It gave me an additional meaning after I watched this film. Whether you are a Christian or not, I highly recommend it to you all. The uplifting side of the human spirit would truly inspire you.
To those of you who have wonder where I have been since the last entry almost 3 months ago, long time no see. It's good to be back!
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| | Posted 3/3/2007 10:56 PM - 75 Views - 4 eProps - 3 comments
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