Bruised

A couple of days ago, Victoria and I felt a spark of creative energy and set out to make a short film. After 2.5 days, we finished "Bruised".


The inspiration for the story line actually came from a song that I've been listening to (almost everyday) called "The Refiner's Fire" (sung by Christian Berdahl). I love this song because it reminds me that various trials and obstacles are being used by God to shape my character and grow my faith in Him. So, when discouragements come (and believe me, they do)...I find so much comfort in knowing that even though I am passing through the fire, I am in the Refiner's hands and He certainly knows what He is doing. As humans, we are very short-sighted and limited, making it easy to look at every trial and say "God, why me???"...but instead, we need to adopt the attitude of Paul:

"And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Here is a link to Bruised:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0PZYsFzpaw&feature=plcp

The Refiner's Fire-Christian Berdahl:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMohPdEqqZ0

Someone's Watching You

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.  And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."

-Galatians 5:22-25

Whether we realize it or not, we're being watched. No, I'm not paranoid, I'm just pointing out the fact that people are constantly observing our behaviour, the way we talk and dress, what we eat, how we spend our time...everything! I think for Christians, the scrutiny tends to be stronger...but I'm not complaining. The world is always looking for something that's real and genuine. They ask, can the words of the Bible really transform lives? Do Christians really have the peace and happiness they're always talking about? Are these people genuine or just really good actors?

Just like Galatians points out, our actions will show where our heart really is. Let us seek to be a true light for Christ by modelling His behaviour and love. 

Remember, actions speak louder than words. The simple question is, what are your actions saying?

Prayed Yet?

"If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."

-2 Chronicles 7:14

There's no denying that all of us lead busy lives. In between school, work, children, personal problems, grocery shopping, and paying bills...life is pretty hectic. Yet, somehow, in spite of all the hustle and bustle, most people still have time to check their facebook, write several tweets, upload a couple of pics and then come home to browse the web or sit in front of the TV. It all comes down to priorities. Simply put, we will make time for whatever is most important to us. 


Take a moment and reflect; what are your current top 3 priorities in life? Only three. Where does God fit into it. Undoubtedly, He ought to be #1. Those are difficult questions and should be pondered thoughtfully. 


Finally, which is dustier, the floor or your knees? 

Self-Reflection

“And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?” -Matthew 7:3

Self-reflection. Often, we are too busy looking at other people’s faults, we don’t stop long enough to realize that we have plenty of our own.