Sunday, July 08, 2007

Who weeps for the 164,000 people in 1999?
Who remembers or hears of their sacrifice?
Who knows what they died for?
Who understands what they died for?
I read some of their stories and all i feel is the wrenching of my heart.

I'm lucky enough to be born right here, on this island of safety, to be chosen to do this work. Do i do all i can? I don't even have to go to their extreme to do what they set out to do. Another time i ask you, what am i doing? This is not enough.

I've spent the last few days devouring a borrowed book, only to find much more than i expected to find. Life is much more than i thought it was. Every time i take one step forward, I find something that i've never expected to see.
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" Remember the Lord's people who are in jail and be concerned for them. Don't forget those who are suffering, but imagine that you are there with them."
- Hebrews 13:3

Whenever i see it in my mind's eye, I cringe and feel like tearing at times because I know that its inhumane and i would probably not survive through it. If you ask me what moves me the most of what i believe in, it probably is shown the most in this short excerpt.

[ A communist officer told a Christian he was beating, " I am almighty, as you suppose your God to be. I can kill you."
The Christian answered," The power is all on my side. I can love you while you torture me to death.]
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JUNHONG! THE OTHER KOMPANY BODY GUARD!:)

Thank you for always being such a caring and lasting brother :) For all the times you've listened and given advice! Jiayou and may you be blessed greatly for A's this year and hang in there! I'll be praying for you :). Thank you for walk walking so much with me through this year and being such a great friend :) Will always be there when you need me.:)
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What does it mean to live a life of love?
To love the unlovable.
To trust, persevere, care and do your best through all circumstances.
Not humanely possible.
We are flawed.
But possible if i try.
If i try with something else in my life, it may just be possible.
I want to take my gamble.
Let's try.