whilst showering,

I remembered a friend who deliberately came by to make conversation while shooting some hoops. We never had that level of conversation before in the past year we have known each other though we meet weekly for badminton. I was a little uncomfortable at first but we did have a fair amount of casual conversation that evening, something I am thankful for. I think it's a good warm up to more serious sharing to come.

She was the one who had recently started to listen to Hillsong ever since she heard a few from my car and from another friend's car. I do not have any idea where she is at now in terms of her relationship with God. I do not even know if she's a believer. I have been rather careful talking to people about God because I learnt that my primarily form of evangelism is just being the person I am supposed to be. People look at how I behave more than what I preach and share about God. My primarily duty is not to embarrass Jesus (quoting what one of my friend's say) and help people overcome their obstacles that could prevent them from knowing God more.

Anywayz, back to my thoughts while showering. I thought of the possible reasons why she could so easily start listening to Hillsong, which to me is a great deal because for someone who has not been attending church/talking about God, picking up hillsongs is like a whoa.. really? kind of feeling. Well, unless that person is very musicially appreciative. I must say HIllsong has some of the greatest tunes I know but still... I thought that maybe she was a christian before but she felt unworthy to go to church because some people have given her the impression that God despises homosexuals and God doesn't want people to smoke and have tattoos. Maybe it's easier for her not to say that she's a christian and be comfortable with the life she's living? Whatever it is, I am glad things are starting to change a little for her. Worship music is a good first step to experiencing God's powerful presence. Music can move souls (that's what they say about mainstream music), more so music inspired by God. Together with the living word of God translated into lyrics, I am excited as to what Hillsong can do for her.

This thought brings me to consider other reasons why people are resistant to the idea of accepting God into their life. I think many people know that God exist and that they know there is more than life than just living it to the fullest. Maybe it's just easier to live out their own lives, be good in their own way and not be tied down by expectations of how they should behave and be judged by fellow people who are supposed to love and accept them for who they are. I think, if more people know that God is an all-embracing, all loving God, who loves them for who they are, they may be more willing to welcome God into their life.
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