the magic in life
So I went and saw Harry Potter tonight. A lot of people I know don't like it... they have some preconceived notion that it is anti-Christian. Well, I'm always one to indulge in a little fantasy when I need to escape the pressures of the world. Here's what I think: the reason people love these books/movies is because we're all born looking for magic.
Whether we find it in movies, tv, books, or strange asian meditation... we're looking for magic. The magic in my life comes from God. I caught myself wondering in the movie, "Wouldn't it be great if I could live in a world like that." Then I remembered where I was and I thought, "Wow... this is just a pale piece of fiction compared to the awesome reality I'm living."
So now to me, this movie will always represent the awesome wonder of God's glory. It will remind me of the magic in my own life, and unlike so many romance movies that leave me acheing for someone special of my own... this movie will leave me yearning for God.
Maybe what I see is tinted by what is in my heart, but I like it that way. I'd rather see God everywhere than pain everywhere, it's so much cooler.
Whether we find it in movies, tv, books, or strange asian meditation... we're looking for magic. The magic in my life comes from God. I caught myself wondering in the movie, "Wouldn't it be great if I could live in a world like that." Then I remembered where I was and I thought, "Wow... this is just a pale piece of fiction compared to the awesome reality I'm living."
So now to me, this movie will always represent the awesome wonder of God's glory. It will remind me of the magic in my own life, and unlike so many romance movies that leave me acheing for someone special of my own... this movie will leave me yearning for God.
Maybe what I see is tinted by what is in my heart, but I like it that way. I'd rather see God everywhere than pain everywhere, it's so much cooler.
posted by Merlz at 4:08 AM
1 Comments:
Many people cannot help but be effected by a story, when it is placed before them. Their lives aren't as colourful as the characters of the book, and they long for that sense of adventure.
That you know your life is so much more than the black-and-white worlds we often see in books and movies is great. Your walk with God has put an amazing protection around you, which has helped you to see the difference between real life and the fantasy that a movie can create.
Don't let yourself conform to the crowd. You're doing great.
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