Blood Diamond

I watched the movie tonight and really liked it. The movie had so many powerful elements. I am inspired to learn more about injustice around the world, see how I might be contributing, and STOP. There is one scene that I will remember for a sermon one day. I knew right away it would be an incredible illustration.

There is a father and son - the son is taken to be a child soldier. His father searches for him and finally finds him. The son has been brainwashed to believe that his parents are dead, they do not love him and he even carries a new name. His father tries to convince him of WHO he really is...and the scene is amazing.

He says something along these lines "I am your father. You are my son. This is your name. I am your father and I am taking you home. Your father will always love you. Your mother is waiting for you, your sisters are waiting, the cows are waiting. I am your father and I will always love you."

I think back to all the times that God has drawn me close to him, has reminded me of his love for me. All the times that he has carried me. How could I ever deny him? I know who I am because of Christ in my life. Because of that love I have known over and over, day by day. God loves me and I love God. There is no other love in my life that could take that place. I have given myself to God so many times - said that all I am is his. But tonight, I say it again. Everything I am, everything I'm not, it is all yours Lord. The love of my life.